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Isle of Hope, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Chatham County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,945 Population 992/sq mi density
$101,316 Median Income $121,123 per capita
$431,000 Home Value $577,755 Zillow
68°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
116 Violent Crime/100K 3,279 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$101,316 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$431,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Isle of Hope enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12 ft (4 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density992/sq mi
Coordinates31.9859°N, 81.0525°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyChatham County County
Nearest AirportSavannah/Hilton Head International (SAV)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.32"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0417 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)2.43 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.1 / 100
Community Resilience93.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 18, 2022.

Aug 21, 1992 1 km SSE of Centerville, South Carolina M4.1 139 km
Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 115 km
Apr 17, 1995 0 km NNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.9 140 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 110 km
Nov 13, 1990 4 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M3.5 137 km
Nov 8, 2002 24 km SSE of Kiawah Island, South Carolina M3.5 115 km
Aug 29, 2009 2 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina M3.2 144 km
May 5, 2003 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.1 144 km
Jul 20, 2004 7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.1 133 km
Mar 29, 1999 3 km NNW of Sangaree, South Carolina M3.0 147 km
Jul 26, 2002 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.0 144 km
Mar 19, 2014 0 km WNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.0 139 km
Jul 7, 2002 1 km NW of Sangaree, South Carolina M2.9 146 km
Mar 2, 2003 7 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 134 km
Feb 7, 1990 9 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 132 km
May 12, 2010 6 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.8 136 km
Jul 31, 2012 5 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.8 136 km
Jul 16, 2002 5 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.8 136 km
Jan 11, 2002 6 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.7 136 km
May 1, 2004 3 km ENE of Goose Creek, South Carolina M2.7 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 226 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 205 km
2022 Ian Category 1 200 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 147 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 152 km
2018 Michael Category 1 269 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 54 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 209 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 286 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 172 km
2004 Charley Category 1 119 km
1999 Floyd Category 3 209 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 272 km
1999 Irene Category 1 150 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 245 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 148 km
1985 Kate Category 1 238 km
1985 Bob Category 1 57 km
1984 Diana Category 3 191 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

206 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 261 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 59 km 1
Apr 13, 2020 EF4 83 km 5
May 11, 2008 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF3 54 km 2
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 87 km 0
May 23, 2017 EF2 5 km 0
Feb 9, 2017 EF2 62 km 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 62 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 51 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 41 km 0
Jul 1, 2003 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 1, 2003 EF2 93 km 0
Sep 3, 1998 EF2 71 km 1
Apr 9, 1998 EF2 71 km 4
May 3, 1984 EF2 89 km 0
May 23, 1980 EF2 8 km 0
May 3, 1975 EF2 59 km 0
May 12, 1974 EF2 83 km 2
May 12, 1974 EF2 64 km 0
Nov 9, 1973 EF2 3 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1886 CHARLESTON, SC Earthquake - - 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (12,186 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 UNNAMED 12,186 57 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,963 49 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,163 47 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,291 68 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,269 58 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,021 51 km
2011 ELIM CHURCH RD. FIRE 3,850 70 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,827 69 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,746 56 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,521 39 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,469 57 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,990 57 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,880 39 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,845 28 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,768 41 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,748 42 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,732 61 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,661 81 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,650 45 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,553 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
March 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
November 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in Driest
December 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in

Isle of Hope has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.3") and November the driest (2.4").

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