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Homeland, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Charlton County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
877 Population 351/sq mi density
$51,324 Median Income $22,925 per capita
$78,100 Home Value $166,648 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$51,324 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,100 home value, $775/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Homeland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average70.3°F
30% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation93 ft (28 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density351/sq mi
Coordinates30.8601°N, 82.0208°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCharlton County County
Nearest AirportJacksonville International (JAX)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.20"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.3 / 100
Community Resilience4.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 131 km
2024 Milton Category 1 296 km
2024 Debby Category 1 170 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 75 km
2022 Ian Category 1 286 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 224 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 222 km
2018 Michael Category 3 225 km
2017 Irma Category 1 296 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 137 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 199 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 273 km
2004 Charley Category 1 144 km
1999 Floyd Category 3 281 km
1999 Irene Category 1 213 km
1985 Elena Category 3 286 km
1985 Kate Category 1 158 km
1985 Bob Category 1 146 km
1984 Diana Category 2 197 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

331 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 150 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 2008 EF4 81 km 0
Dec 2, 2018 EF3 46 km 0
Nov 18, 1968 EF3 44 km 0
Feb 25, 1960 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 9, 2024 EF2 35 km 0
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 75 km 0
Mar 7, 2008 EF2 96 km 1
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 43 km 0
Dec 25, 2006 EF2 92 km 0
Dec 5, 2005 EF2 82 km 0
Mar 22, 2005 EF2 69 km 0
Aug 12, 2004 EF2 48 km 0
Oct 26, 1997 EF2 84 km 0
Feb 2, 1996 EF2 67 km 0
Oct 2, 1994 EF2 47 km 0
Feb 27, 1984 EF2 40 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF2 92 km 0
Mar 16, 1976 EF2 71 km 0
May 12, 1974 EF2 65 km 0
May 12, 1974 EF2 93 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 45 km
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) 215,381 29 km
2017 WEST MIMS 166,737 35 km
2011 HONEY PRAIRIE 147,065 33 km
2011 CRAVENS HAMMOCK 142,688 30 km
2002 BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX 107,076 35 km
1999 FRIENDLY 75,089 50 km
2007 SWEAT FARM ROAD 52,495 48 km
2012 COUNTY LINE 35,440 57 km
2004 IMPASSABLE ONE 29,836 60 km
1998 OAK 21,478 76 km
1990 SHORTS 21,413 42 km
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 78 km
2011 GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) 19,730 24 km
2011 SWEAT FARM AGAIN 19,698 61 km
2011 DURDIN PRAIRIE 19,487 15 km
2004 UNNAMED 18,577 75 km
1998 UNNAMED 16,594 46 km
1989 PIN HOOK 16,471 55 km
1999 HICKORY IS 14,656 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
February 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
March 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in
July 84°F (29°C) 6.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in Wettest
September 78°F (25°C) 4.8 in
October 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in Driest
November 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in Coldest

Homeland has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 54°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.2") and October the driest (2.6").

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