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Ocilla, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Irwin County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,233 Population 1,268/sq mi density
$40,677 Median Income $21,589 per capita
$103,000 Home Value $133,354 Zillow
$796 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
459 Violent Crime/100K 3,702 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$40,677 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,000 home value, $796/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
459 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Ocilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation353 ft (108 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density1,268/sq mi
Coordinates31.5986°N, 83.2498°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyIrwin County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Georgia Regional (ABY)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.04"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.0 / 100
Community Resilience39.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5 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 M3.9 141 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 133 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 148 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 97 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 34 km
2024 Debby Category 1 189 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 89 km
2018 Michael Category 5 83 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 251 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 161 km
2004 Charley Category 1 287 km
1998 Earl Category 1 287 km
1985 Kate Category 2 26 km
1985 Bob Category 1 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

458 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 27 fatalities, 433 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 74 km 11
Mar 3, 2012 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 15, 1999 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 85 km 0
Nov 11, 1968 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 31, 1961 EF3 85 km 1
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 32 km 1
May 11, 1952 EF3 25 km 0
Feb 4, 2024 EF2 92 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 54 km 0
Dec 15, 2022 EF2 74 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 89 km 0
Apr 24, 2021 EF2 29 km 0
Apr 20, 2020 EF2 74 km 0
Dec 17, 2019 EF2 16 km 0
Apr 5, 2017 EF2 85 km 0
Dec 29, 2014 EF2 87 km 0
Apr 5, 2011 EF2 77 km 1
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 96 km 0
Dec 15, 2007 EF2 100 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SWEAT FARM ROAD (52,495 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 SWEAT FARM ROAD 52,495 95 km
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 73 km
2011 SWEAT FARM AGAIN 19,698 82 km
2011 ARABIA BAY 10,971 67 km
2007 ROUNDABOUT SWAMP FIRE 5,791 46 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,216 67 km
1985 UNNAMED 3,116 45 km
1989 UNNAMED 2,881 72 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,738 62 km
1986 UNNAMED 2,416 91 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,964 92 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,859 45 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,815 91 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,613 75 km
2010 ARABIA BAY 1,543 63 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,490 53 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,304 69 km
2011 MOSLEY ROAD 1,201 35 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,142 86 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,024 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
March 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in
September 76°F (25°C) 3.3 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in Driest
November 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
December 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in

Ocilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (2.3").

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