Sign In Register

Mitchell, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Glascock County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
189 Population 128/sq mi density
$48,571 Median Income $25,439 per capita
62°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
653 Violent Crime/100K 5,204 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$48,571 median income, 0.6% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
653 violent crimes/100K (72% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Mitchell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density128/sq mi
Coordinates33.2217°N, 82.7012°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGlascock County County
Nearest AirportBaldwin County Regional (MLJ)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.92"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score0.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.6 / 100
Community Resilience50.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very 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 Very 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

37 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 87 km
Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 100 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 112 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 55 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 79 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 88 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 36 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 111 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 68 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 47 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 131 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 90 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 131 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 75 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 69 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 32 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 22 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 72 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 24 km
Jan 7, 1992 5 km NNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M2.7 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 221 km
2023 Idalia Category 1 258 km
2018 Michael Category 3 168 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 241 km
2004 Charley Category 1 299 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 290 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 221 km
1985 Bob Category 1 235 km
1985 Kate Category 1 206 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

296 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 299 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 70 km 5
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 96 km 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 23 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 49 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 52 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 18 km 1
May 11, 2008 EF3 99 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 96 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 77 km 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 55 km 1
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 30, 1953 EF3 84 km 1
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 49 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF2 57 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF2 74 km 0
Apr 3, 2017 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 19, 2015 EF2 92 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 80 km
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 71 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,897 78 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 88 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,772 77 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 95 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 81 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 92 km
2021 C-326/327 LC 2,852 71 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,753 74 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 88 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 92 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,574 75 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,532 77 km
2010 COMPT 2 2,505 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,433 84 km
2010 COMPT 120 2,412 91 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,407 92 km
1999 COMP 1312 2,401 93 km
2018 COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 2,386 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in

Mitchell has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.7").

View full weather details →