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Godfrey, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Morgan County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
169 Population 158/sq mi density
$118,164 Median Income $25,491 per capita
62°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
630 Violent Crime/100K 5,642 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$118,164 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
630 violent crimes/100K (66% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Godfrey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.0°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density158/sq mi
Coordinates33.4459°N, 83.5006°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMorgan County County
Nearest AirportBaldwin County Regional (MLJ)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.7"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.39"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score19.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.7 / 100
Community Resilience65.9 / 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 Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Jul 5, 2025.

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 137 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 59 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 63 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 116 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 65 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 138 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 38 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 140 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 132 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 110 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 48 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 61 km
Jul 5, 2025 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M2.7 136 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 113 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 65 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 71 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 34 km
Apr 21, 2017 3 km NE of Evans, Georgia M2.5 130 km
May 18, 2015 0 km NNW of Crawfordville, Georgia M2.5 57 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.5 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 239 km
2023 Idalia Category 1 291 km
2018 Michael Category 3 154 km
1989 Hugo Category 2 261 km
1985 Kate Category 1 216 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

387 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 49 fatalities, 946 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 30 km 5
Apr 30, 1953 EF4 95 km 18
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 91 km 2
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 55 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 64 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 60 km 1
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 90 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 98 km 1
May 28, 1973 EF3 49 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 98 km 0
Jan 10, 1972 EF3 87 km 1
Dec 25, 1964 EF3 93 km 2
Apr 30, 1953 EF3 84 km 1
Mar 3, 1952 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 59 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF2 70 km 4
Jan 12, 2023 EF2 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,084 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 UNNAMED 5,084 42 km
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 12 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 37 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 42 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 38 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,753 31 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 38 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,574 28 km
2010 COMPT 2 2,505 47 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,433 35 km
2010 COMPT 120 2,412 34 km
1999 COMP 1312 2,401 39 km
2018 COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 2,386 48 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,294 36 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 31 km
2009 30 2,195 49 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,143 30 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,101 28 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,077 33 km
2019 COMPARTMENT 107 2,058 38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 4.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 62°F (16°C) 3.9 in
May 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
June 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in

Godfrey has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (2.9").

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