Fort Valley, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Peach County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
8,808
Population
1,168/sq mi density
$39,714
Median Income
$23,175 per capita
$116,400
Home Value
$163,465 Zillow
$830
Median Rent
31.2% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$39,714 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,400 home value, $830/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5511°N, 83.8799°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Peach County County |
| Nearest Airport | Middle Georgia Regional (MCN) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
Fort Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.9").