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Lenox, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Cook County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
695 Population 437/sq mi density
$37,250 Median Income $24,492 per capita
$81,000 Home Value $142,200 Zillow
$782 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
201 Violent Crime/100K 3,208 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$37,250 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,000 home value, $782/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
201 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lenox enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation273 ft (83 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density437/sq mi
Coordinates31.2610°N, 83.4669°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCook County County
Nearest AirportThomasville Regional (TVI)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.39"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.3 / 100
Community Resilience20.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 17, 1997.

Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 140 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 16 km
2024 Debby Category 1 152 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 75 km
2018 Michael Category 5 102 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 273 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 118 km
2004 Charley Category 1 286 km
1998 Earl Category 1 250 km
1995 Erin Category 1 298 km
1985 Elena Category 3 276 km
1985 Kate Category 2 27 km
1985 Bob Category 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

424 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 61 fatalities, 839 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 86 km 5
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 31 km 11
Mar 3, 2012 EF3 35 km 0
Feb 19, 2009 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 20, 2003 EF3 77 km 6
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 77 km 11
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 75 km 7
Apr 15, 1999 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 19, 1988 EF3 90 km 4
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 11, 1968 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 75 km 1
May 11, 1952 EF3 24 km 0
Feb 4, 2024 EF2 60 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 13 km 0
Dec 15, 2022 EF2 46 km 0
Apr 24, 2021 EF2 49 km 0
Apr 20, 2020 EF2 54 km 0
Dec 17, 2019 EF2 36 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF2 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE (20,916 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 92 km
2011 SWEAT FARM AGAIN 19,698 90 km
2011 ARABIA BAY 10,971 63 km
2009 UNNAMED 10,098 100 km
2008 UNNAMED 9,117 97 km
2009 UNNAMED 6,603 94 km
2012 UNNAMED 6,421 86 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,798 96 km
2007 ROUNDABOUT SWAMP FIRE 5,791 50 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,598 86 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,216 54 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,949 85 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,827 98 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,630 89 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,421 78 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,393 95 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,124 100 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,019 96 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,449 89 km
2012 UNNAMED 3,415 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
March 60°F (15°C) 4.9 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.4 in Driest
November 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in

Lenox has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (2.4").

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