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Milstead, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Newton County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
917 Population 2,084/sq mi density
$57,619 Median Income $19,886 per capita
$122,400 Home Value $295,279 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
675 Violent Crime/100K 5,562 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$57,619 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
675 violent crimes/100K (78% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Milstead 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 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. The area receives 1.3 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 Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation723 ft (220 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density2,084/sq mi
Coordinates33.6879°N, 83.9907°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNewton County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.55"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience43.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 12, 2022.

Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 102 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 98 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 149 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 117 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 90 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 150 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 100 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 117 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 111 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 123 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 37 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.5 100 km
May 18, 2015 0 km NNW of Crawfordville, Georgia M2.5 102 km
Aug 18, 1993 2 km NNW of Lakeview Estates, Georgia M2.5 6 km
Oct 13, 2012 2 km SE of McCaysville, Georgia M2.5 146 km
Apr 7, 2013 7 km NNE of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.5 143 km
Aug 9, 2001 9 km SSE of Dalton, Georgia M2.5 141 km
Mar 25, 2010 9 km ESE of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.5 148 km
May 25, 2017 16 km SE of LaFayette, Georgia M2.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 1 273 km
2018 Michael Category 3 177 km
1995 Opal Category 1 293 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 289 km
1985 Kate Category 1 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

457 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 53 fatalities, 1,261 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 76 km 5
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 68 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 82 km 6
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 83 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 80 km 2
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 77 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 98 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 93 km 3
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 71 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 98 km 1
Mar 29, 1991 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 24, 1975 EF3 51 km 3
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 69 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 39 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 47 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 68 km
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 63 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 70 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 69 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 67 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,753 74 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 67 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,574 71 km
2010 COMPT 2 2,505 75 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,433 71 km
2010 COMPT 120 2,412 64 km
1999 COMP 1312 2,401 67 km
2018 COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 2,386 77 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,294 60 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 68 km
2009 30 2,195 79 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,143 74 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,101 71 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,077 60 km
2019 COMPARTMENT 107 2,058 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
May 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in

Milstead has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (3.4").

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