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Leary, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Calhoun County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
321 Population 100/sq mi density
$33,750 Median Income $25,704 per capita
$48,900 Home Value $82,083 Zillow
67°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
68 Violent Crime/100K 609 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$33,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
68 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Leary enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.0°F
24% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation202 ft (62 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates31.4844°N, 84.5117°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCalhoun County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Georgia Regional (ABY)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.9"
50% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.71"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.9 / 100
Community Resilience18.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 117 km
2024 Debby Category 1 206 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 175 km
2020 Sally Category 2 285 km
2018 Michael Category 5 2 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 141 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 275 km
1998 Earl Category 2 191 km
1995 Opal Category 3 200 km
1995 Erin Category 2 268 km
1985 Elena Category 3 267 km
1985 Kate Category 2 77 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

522 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 58 fatalities, 987 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 17 km 5
Feb 19, 2009 EF3 100 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 49 km 2
Mar 22, 2005 EF3 62 km 1
Mar 20, 2003 EF3 41 km 6
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 60 km 7
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 42 km 11
Apr 15, 1999 EF3 81 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 81 km 0
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 77 km 0
Dec 28, 1968 EF3 82 km 0
Nov 11, 1968 EF3 57 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 24 km 0
Jun 14, 2023 EF2 44 km 0
Dec 15, 2022 EF2 57 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 99 km 0
Feb 15, 2021 EF2 27 km 0
Apr 20, 2020 EF2 49 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,630 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 UNNAMED 4,630 96 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,750 75 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,508 75 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,424 75 km
1997 UNNAMED 3,423 75 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,210 94 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,062 75 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,927 70 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,657 75 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,599 98 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,574 95 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,487 96 km
1998 UNNAMED 2,478 75 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,442 66 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,417 75 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,408 98 km
2012 UNNAMED 2,324 96 km
1997 UNNAMED 2,253 70 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,233 70 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,198 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in
March 59°F (15°C) 5.7 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.3 in Driest
November 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
December 52°F (11°C) 4.6 in

Leary has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (2.3").

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