Hortense, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Brantley County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
236
Population
128/sq mi density
$220,313
Median Income
$36,164 per capita
$167,000
Home Value
$185,120 Zillow
66°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$220,313 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$167,000 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Hortense 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. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3290°N, 81.9540°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Brantley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (LIY) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.3 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in |
Hortense has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.8") and November the driest (2.2").