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Nahunta, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Brantley County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,168 Population 414/sq mi density
$33,934 Median Income $16,288 per capita
$52,200 Home Value $171,610 Zillow
$726 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$33,934 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,200 home value, $726/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Nahunta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation65 ft (20 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density414/sq mi
Coordinates31.2062°N, 81.9812°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBrantley County County
Nearest AirportJacksonville International (JAX)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 7.24"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.2 / 100
Community Resilience31.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively 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 Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 18, 2022.

Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 139 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 127 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 139 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 126 km
2024 Debby Category 1 199 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 85 km
2022 Ian Category 1 285 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 217 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 218 km
2018 Michael Category 3 207 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 132 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 218 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 277 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 294 km
2004 Charley Category 1 167 km
1999 Floyd Category 3 283 km
1999 Irene Category 1 216 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 272 km
1985 Kate Category 1 148 km
1985 Bob Category 1 143 km
1984 Diana Category 2 205 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

283 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 183 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 2008 EF4 55 km 0
Dec 2, 2018 EF3 63 km 0
Nov 18, 1968 EF3 31 km 0
Mar 9, 2024 EF2 4 km 0
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 42 km 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 92 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 79 km 0
Dec 5, 2005 EF2 89 km 0
Mar 22, 2005 EF2 31 km 0
Aug 12, 2004 EF2 84 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF2 72 km 4
Oct 26, 1997 EF2 56 km 0
Oct 2, 1994 EF2 67 km 0
Feb 27, 1984 EF2 54 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF2 99 km 0
Mar 16, 1976 EF2 39 km 0
May 12, 1974 EF2 81 km 2
May 12, 1974 EF2 74 km 0
Jun 19, 1972 EF2 90 km 0
May 12, 1971 EF2 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (328,827 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX 328,827 78 km
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) 215,381 43 km
2017 WEST MIMS 166,737 69 km
2011 HONEY PRAIRIE 147,065 65 km
2011 CRAVENS HAMMOCK 142,688 55 km
2002 BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX 107,076 66 km
1999 FRIENDLY 75,089 83 km
2007 SWEAT FARM ROAD 52,495 44 km
2012 COUNTY LINE 35,440 90 km
2004 IMPASSABLE ONE 29,836 95 km
1990 SHORTS 21,413 70 km
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 56 km
2011 GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) 19,730 27 km
2011 SWEAT FARM AGAIN 19,698 52 km
2011 DURDIN PRAIRIE 19,487 43 km
1998 UNNAMED 16,594 84 km
1989 PIN HOOK 16,471 89 km
1999 HICKORY IS 14,656 50 km
2008 UNNAMED 12,186 96 km
2002 BAY CREEK 11,917 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
March 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in Warmest, Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
October 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in Driest
November 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in

Nahunta has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.2") and October the driest (2.6").

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