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Fort Valley, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Peach County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,808
Population
1,168/sq mi density
$39,714
Median Income
$23,175 per capita
$116,400
Home Value
$151,471 Zillow
$830
Median Rent
31.2% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
1,221
Violent Crime/100K
4,101 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$39,714 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,400 home value, $830/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,221 violent crimes/100K (221% above avg)
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 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 4.2 in |
Fort Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.3").