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Gay, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Meriwether County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
124
Population
144/sq mi density
$71,250
Median Income
$32,798 per capita
$262,500
Home Value
$260,868 Zillow
63°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
442
Violent Crime/100K
11,934 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$262,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
442 violent crimes/100K (16% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 144/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0958°N, 84.5794°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Meriwether County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively 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 | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in |
Gay has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.0").