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McRae-Helena, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Wheeler County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,959
Population
925/sq mi density
$51,296
Median Income
$14,314 per capita
$111,800
Home Value
$134,483 Zillow
$606
Median Rent
43.0% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
80
Violent Crime/100K
398 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$51,296 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,800 home value, $606/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
McRae-Helena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.8°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 925/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0636°N, 82.8969°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wheeler County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vidalia Regional (VDI) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively 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 | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in |
McRae-Helena has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.2").