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Ludowici, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Long County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
1,822 Population 635/sq mi density
$202,700 Home Value $285,916 Zillow
68°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
683 Violent Crime/100K 4,096 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
683 violent crimes/100K (80% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Ludowici enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation64 ft (20 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density635/sq mi
Coordinates31.7140°N, 81.7403°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLong County County
Nearest AirportWright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (LIY)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.38"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience4.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very 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 90 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 79 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 110 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 110 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 4 155 km
2024 Debby Category 1 257 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 135 km
2022 Ian Category 1 261 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 202 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 206 km
2018 Michael Category 3 208 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 109 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 267 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 264 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 243 km
2004 Charley Category 1 157 km
1999 Floyd Category 3 264 km
1999 Irene Category 1 202 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 219 km
1985 Kate Category 1 168 km
1985 Bob Category 1 118 km
1984 Diana Category 2 214 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

272 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 279 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 46 km 1
May 11, 2008 EF4 43 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF3 53 km 2
Nov 18, 1968 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 9, 2024 EF2 64 km 0
May 23, 2017 EF2 76 km 0
Feb 9, 2017 EF2 72 km 0
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 53 km 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 32 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 86 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 85 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 85 km 0
Mar 22, 2005 EF2 37 km 0
Jul 1, 2003 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF2 13 km 4
Oct 26, 1997 EF2 68 km 0
May 3, 1984 EF2 74 km 0
Feb 27, 1984 EF2 97 km 0
May 23, 1980 EF2 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SWEAT FARM ROAD (52,495 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 SWEAT FARM ROAD 52,495 93 km
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 80 km
2011 GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) 19,730 86 km
2011 SWEAT FARM AGAIN 19,698 94 km
2008 UNNAMED 12,186 36 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,963 37 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,163 36 km
2011 RACEPOND 7,951 85 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,291 41 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,021 40 km
2011 ELIM CHURCH RD. FIRE 3,850 2 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,827 44 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,521 94 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,880 94 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,845 50 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,768 34 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,748 45 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,732 54 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,650 40 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,549 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
March 60°F (15°C) 4.2 in
April 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
November 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in Driest
December 53°F (11°C) 3.3 in

Ludowici has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.4") and November the driest (2.4").

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