Garfield, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Emanuel County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
222
Population
281/sq mi density
$73,750
Median Income
$22,127 per capita
$93,900
Home Value
$207,561 Zillow
64°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 12.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,900 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Garfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 268 ft (82 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 281/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6492°N, 82.0973°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Emanuel County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vidalia Regional (VDI) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in |
Garfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (2.5").