Junction City, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Talbot County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
354 Population 151/sq mi density
$640 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Junction City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density151/sq mi
Coordinates32.6036°N, 84.4582°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTalbot County County
Nearest AirportMiddle Georgia Regional (MCN)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.1"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.24"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.90"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score2.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.8 / 100
Community Resilience8.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
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

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 12, 2022.

Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 99 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 143 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 136 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 136 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 103 km
Aug 18, 1993 2 km NNW of Lakeview Estates, Georgia M2.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 182 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 246 km
2018 Michael Category 5 77 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 260 km
1995 Opal Category 3 200 km
1985 Kate Category 2 152 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

489 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 75 fatalities, 1,087 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 99 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 98 km 23
Apr 30, 1953 EF4 80 km 18
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 76 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 30 km 0
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 64 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 46 km 2
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 77 km 2
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 51 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 15, 1999 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 97 km 2
Feb 18, 1975 EF3 50 km 2
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,397 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 5,397 30 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 96 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,429 48 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,305 95 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,210 52 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,992 30 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 94 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,754 54 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,718 95 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,666 93 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 93 km
2010 COMPT 2 2,505 87 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,501 36 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,487 54 km
2010 COMPT 120 2,412 97 km
1999 COMP 1312 2,401 93 km
2018 COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 2,386 88 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,294 93 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,201 36 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
May 69°F (20°C) 3.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Junction City has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (2.9").

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