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Lincolnton, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Lincoln County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,695 Population 483/sq mi density
$40,372 Median Income $25,975 per capita
$212,600 Home Value $255,093 Zillow
$714 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
467 Violent Crime/100K 3,069 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$40,372 median income, 0.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$212,600 home value, $714/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
467 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lincolnton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation477 ft (145 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density483/sq mi
Coordinates33.7927°N, 82.4784°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportAugusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
24% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.96"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.9 / 100
Community Resilience11.0 / 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 Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 36 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 134 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 40 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 22 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 98 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 85 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 59 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 93 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 65 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 38 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 131 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 65 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 10 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 37 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 79 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 58 km
Jul 5, 2025 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M2.7 35 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 12 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 86 km
Jan 7, 1992 5 km NNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M2.7 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 1 288 km
2018 Michael Category 1 230 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 264 km
2004 Charley Category 1 299 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 281 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 162 km
1985 Bob Category 1 256 km
1985 Kate Category 1 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

342 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 371 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 60 km 2
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 33 km 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 41 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 39 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 71 km 1
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 82 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 43 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 40 km 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 13 km 1
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 74 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 47 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 83 km 1
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 91 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 47 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,427 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 8,427 98 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,084 72 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,897 28 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,772 28 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 15 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,968 95 km
2021 C-326/327 LC 2,852 39 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 33 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,532 28 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,407 100 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 74 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,216 100 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 16 km
2022 C-297 LC 2,060 28 km
2020 C-250 LC 1,887 14 km
2020 PARSONS MTN SOUTH LC 1,878 33 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,848 28 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,794 100 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,792 33 km
2010 COMPT 155 1,775 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
May 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
June 76°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in Driest
December 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in

Lincolnton has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and November the driest (3.1").

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