Oglethorpe, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Macon County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
1,069
Population
532/sq mi density
$25,071
Median Income
$19,219 per capita
$61,100
Home Value
$86,704 Zillow
$646
Median Rent
36.3% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
638
Violent Crime/100K
319 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$25,071 median income, 13.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,100 home value, $646/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
638 violent crimes/100K (68% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Oglethorpe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 306 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 532/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2932°N, 84.0628°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Macon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Middle Georgia Regional (MCN) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 4.9 in |
Oglethorpe has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 47°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (2.9").