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Graham, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Jeff Davis County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
618 Population 355/sq mi density
$37,679 Median Income $12,051 per capita
$53,800 Home Value $142,407 Zillow
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
330 Violent Crime/100K 5,041 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$37,679 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
330 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Graham 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 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation238 ft (73 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density355/sq mi
Coordinates31.8249°N, 82.4976°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyJeff Davis County County
Nearest AirportVidalia Regional (VDI)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 5.91"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.5 / 100
Community Resilience20.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 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 78 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 66 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 142 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 149 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 57 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 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 96 km
2024 Debby Category 1 231 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 107 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 274 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 278 km
2018 Michael Category 5 136 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 181 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 222 km
2004 Charley Category 1 229 km
1999 Irene Category 1 274 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 276 km
1985 Kate Category 2 102 km
1985 Bob Category 1 191 km
1984 Diana Category 1 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

319 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 269 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 86 km 1
May 11, 2008 EF3 58 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF3 95 km 2
Nov 18, 1968 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 55 km 1
May 11, 1952 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 9, 2024 EF2 89 km 0
Apr 24, 2021 EF2 63 km 0
Dec 17, 2019 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 5, 2017 EF2 73 km 0
Feb 21, 2014 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 5, 2011 EF2 93 km 1
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 43 km 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 77 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 49 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 97 km 0
Dec 15, 2007 EF2 59 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 76 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) (215,381 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) 215,381 100 km
2007 SWEAT FARM ROAD 52,495 79 km
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 45 km
2011 GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) 19,730 93 km
2011 SWEAT FARM AGAIN 19,698 70 km
2008 UNNAMED 12,186 83 km
2011 ARABIA BAY 10,971 85 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,963 90 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,163 91 km
2011 RACEPOND 7,951 89 km
2007 ROUNDABOUT SWAMP FIRE 5,791 74 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,216 97 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,291 75 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,021 90 km
2011 ELIM CHURCH RD. FIRE 3,850 75 km
1985 UNNAMED 3,116 74 km
1989 UNNAMED 2,881 71 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,768 97 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,748 99 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,738 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
March 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in Wettest
September 76°F (25°C) 3.1 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.3 in Driest
November 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in

Graham has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (2.3").

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