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Gough, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Jefferson County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
140 Population 167/sq mi density
$13,826 Median Income $14,634 per capita
$763 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
383 Violent Crime/100K 4,258 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$13,826 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
383 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gough 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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation359 ft (109 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density167/sq mi
Coordinates33.0841°N, 82.2313°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyJefferson County County
Nearest AirportAugusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.76"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score25.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability73.8 / 100
Community Resilience38.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
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 Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 83 km
Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 71 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 84 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 117 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 91 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 101 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 43 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 82 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 73 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 92 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 134 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 84 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 135 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 67 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 78 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 78 km
Jul 5, 2025 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M2.7 83 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 80 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 66 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 222 km
2023 Idalia Category 1 249 km
2022 Ian Category 1 283 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 288 km
2018 Michael Category 3 191 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 196 km
2004 Charley Category 1 252 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 245 km
1999 Irene Category 1 299 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 185 km
1985 Bob Category 1 190 km
1985 Kate Category 1 213 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

316 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 339 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 13, 2020 EF4 98 km 5
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 82 km 2
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 6 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 51 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 88 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 64 km 1
May 11, 2008 EF3 89 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 89 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 67 km 1
May 7, 1998 EF3 90 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 70 km 1
Apr 23, 1983 EF3 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,427 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 8,427 65 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,897 76 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,772 76 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 96 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,968 66 km
2021 C-326/327 LC 2,852 62 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,796 69 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,711 69 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 86 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,532 75 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,407 49 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,330 72 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,262 71 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,228 62 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,216 49 km
2020 C-56 RX BURN 2,183 71 km
2018 C- 80 RX BURN 2,173 69 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 97 km
2022 C-297 LC 2,060 78 km
2020 C-250 LC 1,887 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 4.2 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
May 71°F (21°C) 3.7 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in Wettest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in Driest
December 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in

Gough has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and November the driest (2.6").

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