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Maxeys, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Oglethorpe County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
348 Population 146/sq mi density
$36,733 Median Income $43,711 per capita
$192,900 Home Value $168,111 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
602 Violent Crime/100K 3,212 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$36,733 median income, 2.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$192,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
602 violent crimes/100K (58% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Maxeys enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density146/sq mi
Coordinates33.7549°N, 83.1726°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOglethorpe County County
Nearest AirportBaldwin County Regional (MLJ)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.35"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.2 / 100
Community Resilience23.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

31 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 M4.1 100 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 97 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 27 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 74 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 82 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 147 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 113 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 60 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 116 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 103 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 115 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 99 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 74 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 56 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 52 km
Jan 7, 1992 5 km NNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M2.7 114 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 76 km
Jul 5, 2025 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M2.7 99 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 74 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 1 273 km
2018 Michael Category 1 196 km
1989 Hugo Category 2 218 km
1985 Kate Category 1 253 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

346 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 34 fatalities, 593 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 69 km 5
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 66 km 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 96 km 1
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 56 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 61 km 1
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 30 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 97 km 12
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 65 km 1
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 84 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 88 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 44 km 1
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 86 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 64 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF2 92 km 0
Apr 19, 2013 EF2 60 km 0
Nov 30, 2010 EF2 79 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF2 76 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF2 81 km 0
Aug 26, 2008 EF2 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,084 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 UNNAMED 5,084 8 km
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 52 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,897 92 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 82 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,772 92 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 87 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 68 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 83 km
2021 C-326/327 LC 2,852 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,753 72 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 97 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 84 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,574 70 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,532 92 km
2010 COMPT 2 2,505 92 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,433 79 km
2010 COMPT 120 2,412 79 km
1999 COMP 1312 2,401 84 km
2018 COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 2,386 92 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,294 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
May 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in

Maxeys has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.0").

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