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Glenwood, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Wheeler County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
746 Population 401/sq mi density
$31,250 Median Income $18,697 per capita
$327 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
137 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$31,250 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Glenwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density401/sq mi
Coordinates32.1803°N, 82.6708°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWheeler County County
Nearest AirportVidalia Regional (VDI)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.69"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score6.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.4 / 100
Community Resilience6.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 58 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 52 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 111 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 100 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 125 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 125 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 107 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 134 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 118 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.5 125 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 15 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 15 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 115 km
2024 Debby Category 1 263 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 143 km
2018 Michael Category 5 116 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 205 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 244 km
2004 Charley Category 1 258 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 266 km
1985 Kate Category 2 109 km
1985 Bob Category 1 204 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

366 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 36 fatalities, 585 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 96 km 1
Apr 30, 1953 EF4 99 km 18
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 97 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 20 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 42 km 0
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 31, 1961 EF3 100 km 1
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 53 km 1
Apr 30, 1953 EF3 86 km 1
Apr 24, 2021 EF2 87 km 0
Dec 17, 2019 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 5, 2017 EF2 34 km 0
Feb 21, 2014 EF2 52 km 0
Apr 5, 2011 EF2 63 km 1
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 85 km 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 93 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 28 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 60 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 61 km 2
Dec 15, 2007 EF2 18 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE (20,916 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 86 km
2008 UNNAMED 12,186 97 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,291 86 km
2007 DREGGERS FIRE 1,918 83 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,613 85 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,591 74 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,490 75 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,304 56 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,288 92 km
2011 MOSLEY ROAD 1,201 70 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,024 51 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,008 77 km
2008 UNNAMED 968 99 km
1985 UNNAMED 847 46 km
2008 UNNAMED 845 93 km
1988 UNNAMED 818 66 km
2014 HERON ROAD FIRE 768 68 km
2008 UNNAMED 661 91 km
2007 UNNAMED 656 87 km
2008 UNNAMED 628 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 4.3 in
March 58°F (14°C) 4.5 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in Wettest
September 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in Driest
November 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
December 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in

Glenwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.2").

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