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Ila, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Madison County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
490 Population 636/sq mi density
$48,542 Median Income $18,988 per capita
$196,900 Home Value $261,972 Zillow
$935 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
699 Violent Crime/100K 3,497 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,542 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$196,900 home value, $935/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
699 violent crimes/100K (84% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Ila enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation820 ft (250 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density636/sq mi
Coordinates34.1737°N, 83.2931°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMadison County County
Nearest AirportAnderson Regional (AND)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.67"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.5 / 100
Community Resilience17.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 118 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 66 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 140 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 149 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 83 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 135 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 130 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 144 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 107 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 111 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 119 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 110 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 123 km
Jul 5, 1996 7 km WNW of Marble, North Carolina M2.8 131 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 95 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 104 km
Jul 5, 2025 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M2.7 116 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 122 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 98 km
Jan 7, 1992 5 km NNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M2.7 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 237 km
1989 Hugo Category 2 210 km
1985 Kate Category 1 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

380 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 40 fatalities, 708 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 98 km 6
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 67 km 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 53 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 81 km 1
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 60 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 81 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 93 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 73 km 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 93 km 1
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 57 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 55 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 46 km 1
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 93 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 87 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 55 km 0
Oct 8, 2017 EF2 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCK MOUNTAIN (25,224 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROCK MOUNTAIN 25,224 93 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,084 46 km
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 92 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 81 km
2020 CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP 2,421 71 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 59 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 41 km
2010 BRAMLETT RIDGE 2,200 80 km
2023 BRAMLETT RIDGE FY 23 2,172 80 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,133 80 km
2023 TRAIL RIDGE FY23 2,085 80 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 79 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,998 80 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,911 80 km
2020 C-250 LC 1,887 82 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,879 92 km
2020 PARSONS MTN SOUTH LC 1,878 87 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,873 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,803 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 4.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Driest
October 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.4 in

Ila has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and September the driest (3.5").

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