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Hazlehurst, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Jeff Davis County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,072
Population
861/sq mi density
$32,278
Median Income
$23,683 per capita
$137,400
Home Value
$142,407 Zillow
$733
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
330
Violent Crime/100K
5,041 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$32,278 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$137,400 home value, $733/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
330 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Hazlehurst 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 306 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 Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 861/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8641°N, 82.5993°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jeff Davis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vidalia Regional (VDI) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.0 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in |
Hazlehurst has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (2.2").