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Norwood, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Warren County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
229 Population 283/sq mi density
$25,750 Median Income $26,787 per capita
$56,100 Home Value $118,832 Zillow
$682 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
454 Violent Crime/100K 3,707 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$25,750 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,100 home value, $682/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
454 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Norwood 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

Elevation615 ft (187 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density283/sq mi
Coordinates33.4627°N, 82.7060°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWarren County County
Nearest AirportBaldwin County Regional (MLJ)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.04"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.7 / 100
Community Resilience22.6 / 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 Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively 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 69 km
Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 124 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 136 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 30 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 93 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 63 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 56 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 104 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 64 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 54 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 108 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 72 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 107 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 61 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 46 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 38 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 17 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 49 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 44 km
Jan 7, 1992 5 km NNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M2.7 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 247 km
2023 Idalia Category 1 285 km
2018 Michael Category 3 188 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 256 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 293 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 202 km
1985 Bob Category 1 249 km
1985 Kate Category 1 231 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

291 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 420 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 76 km 5
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 70 km 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 29 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 28 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 28 km 1
May 7, 1998 EF3 63 km 1
May 7, 1998 EF3 78 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 32 km 1
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 89 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 97 km 1
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 73 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 79 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 62 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF2 63 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF2 46 km 0
Apr 5, 2017 EF2 94 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 61 km
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 70 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,897 59 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 95 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,772 59 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 56 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 98 km
2021 C-326/327 LC 2,852 58 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,753 81 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 69 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 98 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,574 80 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,532 59 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,433 90 km
2010 COMPT 120 2,412 95 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,407 98 km
1999 COMP 1312 2,401 99 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 55 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,216 98 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,143 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 62°F (16°C) 3.7 in
May 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
June 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in

Norwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (2.9").

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