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Garden City, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Bryan County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,375 Population 725/sq mi density
$41,735 Median Income $23,891 per capita
$160,700 Home Value $267,345 Zillow
$1,111 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
1,736 Violent Crime/100K 5,867 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$41,735 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$160,700 home value, $1,111/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,736 violent crimes/100K (357% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Garden City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation14 ft (4 m)
Area14.3 sq mi (37.1 km²)
Population Density725/sq mi
Coordinates32.0872°N, 81.1766°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBryan County County
Nearest AirportSavannah/Hilton Head International (SAV)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.05"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.4 / 100
Community Resilience75.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 18, 2022.

Aug 21, 1992 1 km SSE of Centerville, South Carolina M4.1 138 km
Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 99 km
Apr 17, 1995 0 km NNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.9 138 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 95 km
Nov 13, 1990 4 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M3.5 137 km
Nov 8, 2002 24 km SSE of Kiawah Island, South Carolina M3.5 121 km
Aug 29, 2009 2 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina M3.2 142 km
Jul 20, 2004 7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.1 131 km
May 5, 2003 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.1 142 km
Jul 26, 2002 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.0 142 km
Mar 19, 2014 0 km WNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.0 138 km
Mar 29, 1999 3 km NNW of Sangaree, South Carolina M3.0 146 km
Jul 7, 2002 1 km NW of Sangaree, South Carolina M2.9 144 km
Mar 2, 2003 7 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 133 km
Feb 7, 1990 9 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 132 km
May 12, 2010 6 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.8 135 km
Jul 31, 2012 5 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.8 135 km
Jul 16, 2002 5 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.8 136 km
May 1, 2004 3 km ENE of Goose Creek, South Carolina M2.7 149 km
Jan 11, 2002 6 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.7 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 219 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 203 km
2022 Ian Category 1 207 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 160 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 168 km
2018 Michael Category 1 257 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 64 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 224 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 295 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 176 km
2004 Charley Category 1 135 km
1999 Floyd Category 3 224 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 286 km
1999 Irene Category 1 164 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 259 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 152 km
1985 Kate Category 1 229 km
1985 Bob Category 1 65 km
1984 Diana Category 3 207 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

227 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 270 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 45 km 1
Apr 13, 2020 EF4 70 km 5
May 11, 2008 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF3 39 km 2
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 90 km 0
May 23, 2017 EF2 20 km 0
Feb 9, 2017 EF2 46 km 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 51 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 36 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 27 km 0
Jul 1, 2003 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 1, 2003 EF2 74 km 0
Sep 3, 1998 EF2 76 km 1
Sep 3, 1998 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF2 64 km 4
May 3, 1984 EF2 73 km 0
May 23, 1980 EF2 10 km 0
May 3, 1975 EF2 45 km 0
May 12, 1974 EF2 73 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1886 CHARLESTON, SC Earthquake 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (12,186 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 UNNAMED 12,186 46 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,963 38 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,163 37 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,291 56 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,269 52 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,021 39 km
2011 ELIM CHURCH RD. FIRE 3,850 66 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,827 75 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,746 51 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,521 30 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,469 47 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,990 46 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,880 30 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,845 18 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,768 34 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,748 29 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,732 70 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,661 80 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,650 34 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,553 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in
March 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Driest
December 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in

Garden City has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.1") and November the driest (2.4").

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