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Jesup, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Wayne County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,863 Population 596/sq mi density
$48,306 Median Income $24,651 per capita
$152,100 Home Value $198,127 Zillow
$676 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
746 Violent Crime/100K 7,575 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$48,306 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$152,100 home value, $676/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
746 violent crimes/100K (96% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Jesup enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation101 ft (31 m)
Area16.6 sq mi (43.1 km²)
Population Density596/sq mi
Coordinates31.5946°N, 81.8957°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWayne County County
Nearest AirportWright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (LIY)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.61"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.3 / 100
Community Resilience48.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 98 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 86 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 108 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 137 km
2024 Debby Category 1 237 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 116 km
2022 Ian Category 1 275 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 213 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 219 km
2018 Michael Category 3 198 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 123 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 247 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 277 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 262 km
2004 Charley Category 1 167 km
1999 Floyd Category 3 277 km
1999 Irene Category 1 213 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 238 km
1985 Kate Category 1 152 km
1985 Bob Category 1 132 km
1984 Diana Category 2 218 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

275 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 269 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 63 km 1
May 11, 2008 EF4 46 km 0
Dec 2, 2018 EF3 96 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF3 71 km 2
Nov 18, 1968 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 9, 2024 EF2 48 km 0
May 23, 2017 EF2 95 km 0
Feb 9, 2017 EF2 89 km 0
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 34 km 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 49 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 88 km 0
Mar 22, 2005 EF2 17 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF2 28 km 4
Oct 26, 1997 EF2 51 km 0
May 3, 1984 EF2 86 km 0
Feb 27, 1984 EF2 87 km 0
May 23, 1980 EF2 92 km 0
Mar 16, 1976 EF2 36 km 0
Jan 12, 1975 EF2 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) (215,381 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) 215,381 83 km
2011 CRAVENS HAMMOCK 142,688 97 km
2007 SWEAT FARM ROAD 52,495 74 km
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 62 km
2011 GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) 19,730 68 km
2011 SWEAT FARM AGAIN 19,698 75 km
2011 DURDIN PRAIRIE 19,487 87 km
1999 HICKORY IS 14,656 90 km
2008 UNNAMED 12,186 53 km
2002 BAY CREEK 11,917 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,963 55 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,163 55 km
2011 RACEPOND 7,951 66 km
2001 CRAVENS IS 6,412 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 5,150 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,291 56 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,021 58 km
2011 ELIM CHURCH RD. FIRE 3,850 21 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,827 49 km
1990 MOTHERS DAY 3,761 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
March 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
April 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
November 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in Driest
December 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in

Jesup has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.6") and November the driest (2.4").

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