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Hickox, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Brantley County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
304 Population 113/sq mi density
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
190 Violent Crime/100K 1,524 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
190 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Hickox enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation63 ft (19 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density113/sq mi
Coordinates31.1451°N, 81.9949°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBrantley County County
Nearest AirportJacksonville International (JAX)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 7.24"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.2 / 100
Community Resilience31.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively 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 Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively 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 M3.9 146 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 133 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 145 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 145 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 4 125 km
2024 Debby Category 1 193 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 81 km
2022 Ian Category 1 287 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 218 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 219 km
2018 Michael Category 3 209 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 133 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 214 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 276 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 299 km
2004 Charley Category 1 163 km
1999 Floyd Category 3 283 km
1999 Irene Category 1 215 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 277 km
1985 Kate Category 1 148 km
1985 Bob Category 1 143 km
1984 Diana Category 2 204 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

297 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 188 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 2008 EF4 59 km 0
Dec 2, 2018 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 18, 1968 EF3 29 km 0
Mar 9, 2024 EF2 4 km 0
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 47 km 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 73 km 0
Dec 5, 2005 EF2 86 km 0
Mar 22, 2005 EF2 37 km 0
Aug 12, 2004 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF2 79 km 4
Oct 26, 1997 EF2 60 km 0
Feb 2, 1996 EF2 95 km 0
Oct 2, 1994 EF2 63 km 0
Feb 27, 1984 EF2 50 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF2 96 km 0
Mar 16, 1976 EF2 44 km 0
May 12, 1974 EF2 88 km 2
May 12, 1974 EF2 81 km 0
May 12, 1974 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (328,827 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX 328,827 71 km
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) 215,381 38 km
2017 WEST MIMS 166,737 62 km
2011 HONEY PRAIRIE 147,065 58 km
2011 CRAVENS HAMMOCK 142,688 49 km
2002 BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX 107,076 60 km
1999 FRIENDLY 75,089 77 km
2007 SWEAT FARM ROAD 52,495 41 km
2012 COUNTY LINE 35,440 83 km
2004 IMPASSABLE ONE 29,836 88 km
1990 SHORTS 21,413 64 km
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 58 km
2011 GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) 19,730 21 km
2011 SWEAT FARM AGAIN 19,698 51 km
2011 DURDIN PRAIRIE 19,487 37 km
1998 UNNAMED 16,594 78 km
1989 PIN HOOK 16,471 82 km
1999 HICKORY IS 14,656 45 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,543 98 km
2002 BAY CREEK 11,917 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
March 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in Warmest, Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in
October 69°F (20°C) 2.7 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Driest
December 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in

Hickox has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.2") and November the driest (2.6").

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