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Manchester, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Talbot County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,587 Population 448/sq mi density
$52,136 Median Income $26,823 per capita
$123,700 Home Value $115,691 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
404 Violent Crime/100K 3,613 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,136 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,700 home value, $900/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
404 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Manchester 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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

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)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation834 ft (254 m)
Area8.1 sq mi (20.8 km²)
Population Density448/sq mi
Coordinates32.8591°N, 84.6344°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTalbot County County
Nearest AirportAuburn University Regional (AUO)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.98"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

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 M3.5 109 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 139 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 111 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 92 km
Jan 4, 2008 14 km N of Hollins, Alabama M2.5 145 km
Aug 18, 1993 2 km NNW of Lakeview Estates, Georgia M2.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 214 km
2023 Idalia Category 1 278 km
2018 Michael Category 4 109 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 291 km
1995 Opal Category 3 194 km
1985 Kate Category 1 185 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

498 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 67 fatalities, 1,397 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 68 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 92 km 23
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 52 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 28 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 33 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 35 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 68 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 37 km 0
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 99 km 2
Feb 18, 1975 EF3 74 km 2
Jan 26, 1974 EF3 84 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 97 km 0
Jan 10, 1972 EF3 93 km 1
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 19, 1970 EF3 53 km 2
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 44 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 97 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,429 62 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 91 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,210 68 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,992 51 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 94 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,754 65 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,666 97 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 94 km
2010 COMPT 2 2,505 90 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,501 53 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,487 68 km
2010 COMPT 120 2,412 96 km
1999 COMP 1312 2,401 93 km
2018 COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 2,386 91 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,294 91 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,201 53 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,198 59 km
2009 30 2,195 92 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) 5.1 in
March 55°F (13°C) 6.0 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
May 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
December 47°F (8°C) 4.8 in

Manchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and October the driest (2.9").

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