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Gumbranch, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Long County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
293 Population 362/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $21,423 per capita
$134,600 Home Value $237,822 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
469 Violent Crime/100K 4,130 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,600 home value, $738/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
469 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Gumbranch enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation81 ft (25 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density362/sq mi
Coordinates31.8367°N, 81.6838°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLong County County
Nearest AirportWright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (LIY)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.18"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience4.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very 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 Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 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 81 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 70 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 107 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 107 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 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 164 km
2024 Debby Category 1 271 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 149 km
2022 Ian Category 1 257 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 201 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 203 km
2018 Michael Category 1 211 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 106 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 279 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 261 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 232 km
2004 Charley Category 1 158 km
1999 Floyd Category 3 261 km
1999 Irene Category 1 201 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 207 km
1985 Kate Category 1 176 km
1985 Bob Category 1 115 km
1984 Diana Category 2 219 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

285 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 280 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 32 km 1
May 11, 2008 EF4 52 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF3 38 km 2
Nov 18, 1968 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 9, 2024 EF2 79 km 0
May 23, 2017 EF2 67 km 0
Feb 9, 2017 EF2 57 km 0
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 64 km 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 19 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 82 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 71 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 71 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 92 km 0
Mar 22, 2005 EF2 51 km 0
Jul 1, 2003 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 1, 2003 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF2 9 km 4
Oct 26, 1997 EF2 78 km 0
May 3, 1984 EF2 62 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 91 km
2008 UNNAMED 12,186 21 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,963 22 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,163 21 km
2011 RACEPOND 7,951 100 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,291 29 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,021 25 km
2011 ELIM CHURCH RD. FIRE 3,850 15 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,827 51 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,521 80 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,469 92 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,990 91 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,880 80 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,845 37 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,768 22 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,748 31 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,732 58 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,650 26 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,553 91 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,549 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 53°F (11°C) 3.6 in
March 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 6.2 in Wettest
September 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.5 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Driest
December 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in

Gumbranch has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.2") and November the driest (2.4").

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