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Georgetown, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Chatham County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
11,606 Population 1,422/sq mi density
$80,231 Median Income $41,163 per capita
$257,700 Home Value $129,802 Zillow
$1,446 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
1,736 Violent Crime/100K 5,867 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$80,231 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$257,700 home value, $1,446/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,736 violent crimes/100K (357% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Georgetown 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 301 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 Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation15 ft (5 m)
Area8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²)
Population Density1,422/sq mi
Coordinates31.9827°N, 81.2303°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyChatham County County
Nearest AirportSavannah/Hilton Head International (SAV)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.09"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0417 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)2.43 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.1 / 100
Community Resilience93.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

27 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 M4.1 150 km
Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 100 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 95 km
Nov 8, 2002 24 km SSE of Kiawah Island, South Carolina M3.5 130 km
Nov 13, 1990 4 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M3.5 148 km
Jul 20, 2004 7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.1 144 km
Mar 19, 2014 0 km WNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.0 150 km
Mar 2, 2003 7 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 145 km
Feb 7, 1990 9 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 144 km
May 12, 2010 6 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.8 147 km
Jul 31, 2012 5 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.8 147 km
Jul 16, 2002 5 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.8 148 km
Jan 11, 2002 6 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.7 147 km
Jun 12, 2003 5 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M2.6 146 km
Jan 4, 2012 3 km SSW of Centerville, South Carolina M2.6 147 km
Feb 28, 2003 7 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.6 146 km
Jun 18, 1990 5 km SSE of Centerville, South Carolina M2.6 147 km
May 11, 1990 5 km SSE of Centerville, South Carolina M2.6 148 km
Jan 29, 2009 2 km SW of Summerville, South Carolina M2.5 150 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 210 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 192 km
2022 Ian Category 1 215 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 164 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 167 km
2018 Michael Category 1 252 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 70 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 224 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 186 km
2004 Charley Category 1 131 km
1999 Floyd Category 3 224 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 288 km
1999 Irene Category 1 166 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 262 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 162 km
1985 Kate Category 1 221 km
1985 Bob Category 1 73 km
1984 Diana Category 3 202 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

221 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 267 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 43 km 1
Apr 13, 2020 EF4 81 km 5
May 11, 2008 EF4 67 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF3 39 km 2
May 23, 2017 EF2 22 km 0
Feb 9, 2017 EF2 50 km 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 46 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 39 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 46 km 0
Mar 22, 2005 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 1, 2003 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 1, 2003 EF2 78 km 0
Sep 3, 1998 EF2 86 km 1
Sep 3, 1998 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF2 55 km 4
May 3, 1984 EF2 75 km 0
May 23, 1980 EF2 16 km 0
May 3, 1975 EF2 55 km 0
May 12, 1974 EF2 48 km 0
May 12, 1974 EF2 66 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 UNNAMED 12,186 40 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,963 33 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,163 31 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,291 52 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,269 64 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,021 34 km
2011 ELIM CHURCH RD. FIRE 3,850 55 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,827 62 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,746 64 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,521 42 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,469 59 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,990 58 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,880 42 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,845 12 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,768 24 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,748 26 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,732 58 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,661 92 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,650 29 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,553 58 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 (12°C) 3.2 in
March 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
April 65°F (19°C) 3.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 5.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
November 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in Driest
December 53°F (11°C) 3.0 in

Georgetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.1") and November the driest (2.4").

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