Omega, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Tift County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,058 Population 594/sq mi density
$52,847 Median Income $23,409 per capita
$73,300 Home Value $148,498 Zillow
$817 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
227 Violent Crime/100K 455 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$52,847 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,300 home value, $817/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
227 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Omega enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation311 ft (95 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density594/sq mi
Coordinates31.3390°N, 83.5937°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTift County County
Nearest AirportThomasville Regional (TVI)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.16"
Driest Month (May) 2.67"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.7 / 100
Community Resilience41.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 17, 1997.

Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 140 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

11 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 28 km
2024 Debby Category 1 161 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 90 km
2018 Michael Category 5 88 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 285 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 122 km
1998 Earl Category 1 244 km
1995 Opal Category 1 288 km
1985 Elena Category 3 283 km
1985 Kate Category 2 20 km
1985 Bob Category 1 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

428 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 57 fatalities, 839 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 38 km 11
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 72 km 5
Mar 3, 2012 EF3 49 km 0
Feb 19, 2009 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 20, 2003 EF3 67 km 6
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 68 km 7
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 67 km 11
Apr 15, 1999 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 85 km 0
Nov 11, 1968 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 75 km 1
May 11, 1952 EF3 33 km 0
Feb 4, 2024 EF2 73 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 26 km 0
Dec 15, 2022 EF2 34 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 24, 2021 EF2 57 km 0
Apr 20, 2020 EF2 40 km 0
Dec 17, 2019 EF2 32 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF2 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ARABIA BAY (10,971 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 ARABIA BAY 10,971 77 km
2009 UNNAMED 10,098 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 9,117 96 km
2009 UNNAMED 6,603 96 km
2012 UNNAMED 6,421 88 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,798 96 km
2007 ROUNDABOUT SWAMP FIRE 5,791 62 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,598 88 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,216 69 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,949 86 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,883 99 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,827 97 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,630 88 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,421 80 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,393 94 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,124 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,065 100 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,019 95 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,449 89 km
2012 UNNAMED 3,415 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in Driest
June 78°F (25°C) 5.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (26°C) 4.5 in
September 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
December 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in

Omega has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and May the driest (2.7").

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