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Higgston, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Montgomery County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
400
Population
127/sq mi density
$946
Median Rent
37.0% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
774
Violent Crime/100K
6,807 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
774 violent crimes/100K (104% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Higgston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.8°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 250 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 127/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2161°N, 82.4648°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Montgomery County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vidalia Regional (VDI) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively 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 | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in |
Higgston has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (2.3").