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Homerville, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Ware County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,243 Population 643/sq mi density
$35,844 Median Income $19,520 per capita
$88,500 Home Value $116,904 Zillow
$400 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
85 Violent Crime/100K 3,705 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$35,844 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,500 home value, $400/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
85 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Homerville 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 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation173 ft (53 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density643/sq mi
Coordinates31.0382°N, 82.7421°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWare County County
Nearest AirportValdosta Regional (VLD)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.54"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.1 / 100
Community Resilience81.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 17, 1997.

Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 142 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 61 km
2024 Debby Category 1 141 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 16 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 290 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 290 km
2018 Michael Category 5 161 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 204 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 146 km
2004 Charley Category 1 213 km
1999 Irene Category 1 283 km
1985 Elena Category 3 269 km
1985 Kate Category 2 89 km
1985 Bob Category 1 214 km
1984 Diana Category 1 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

349 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 19 fatalities, 216 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 80 km 11
Mar 3, 2012 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 19, 1988 EF3 92 km 4
Nov 18, 1968 EF3 45 km 0
Feb 25, 1960 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 96 km 1
May 11, 1952 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 9, 2024 EF2 75 km 0
Feb 4, 2024 EF2 53 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 68 km 0
Apr 24, 2021 EF2 52 km 0
Dec 17, 2019 EF2 88 km 0
Dec 29, 2014 EF2 57 km 0
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 71 km 0
Mar 7, 2008 EF2 95 km 1
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 74 km 0
Dec 5, 2005 EF2 14 km 0
Mar 22, 2005 EF2 84 km 0
Nov 12, 2002 EF2 46 km 0
Mar 13, 2001 EF2 81 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 61 km
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) 215,381 42 km
2017 WEST MIMS 166,737 61 km
2011 HONEY PRAIRIE 147,065 57 km
2011 CRAVENS HAMMOCK 142,688 48 km
2002 BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX 107,076 57 km
1999 FRIENDLY 75,089 64 km
2007 SWEAT FARM ROAD 52,495 31 km
2012 COUNTY LINE 35,440 65 km
2004 IMPASSABLE ONE 29,836 76 km
1998 OAK 21,478 83 km
1990 SHORTS 21,413 49 km
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 47 km
2011 GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) 19,730 54 km
2011 SWEAT FARM AGAIN 19,698 27 km
2011 DURDIN PRAIRIE 19,487 57 km
2004 UNNAMED 18,577 81 km
1998 UNNAMED 16,594 88 km
1989 PIN HOOK 16,471 69 km
1999 HICKORY IS 14,656 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
March 60°F (15°C) 4.7 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
June 78°F (26°C) 5.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.3 in Driest
November 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in

Homerville has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (2.3").

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