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Pearson, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Atkinson County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,978 Population 590/sq mi density
$30,815 Median Income $22,337 per capita
$64,700 Home Value $123,304 Zillow
$753 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
73 Violent Crime/100K 3,141 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$30,815 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,700 home value, $753/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
73 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Pearson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.4°F
23% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density590/sq mi
Coordinates31.2972°N, 82.8540°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAtkinson County County
Nearest AirportValdosta Regional (VLD)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.14"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.3 / 100
Community Resilience15.9 / 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 Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide 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 M3.9 145 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 134 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 115 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 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 42 km
2024 Debby Category 1 164 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 45 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 300 km
2018 Michael Category 5 133 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 216 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 156 km
2004 Charley Category 1 237 km
1999 Irene Category 1 299 km
1985 Elena Category 3 292 km
1985 Kate Category 2 65 km
1985 Bob Category 1 226 km
1984 Diana Category 1 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

336 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 16 fatalities, 208 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 77 km 11
Mar 3, 2012 EF3 50 km 0
Nov 18, 1968 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 65 km 1
May 11, 1952 EF3 39 km 0
Mar 9, 2024 EF2 85 km 0
Feb 4, 2024 EF2 67 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 59 km 0
Apr 24, 2021 EF2 22 km 0
Dec 17, 2019 EF2 62 km 0
Dec 29, 2014 EF2 67 km 0
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 63 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF2 89 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF2 100 km 0
Dec 5, 2005 EF2 36 km 0
Mar 22, 2005 EF2 82 km 0
Nov 12, 2002 EF2 22 km 0
Feb 14, 2000 EF2 74 km 1
Oct 26, 1997 EF2 48 km 0
Apr 19, 1988 EF2 86 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 91 km
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) 215,381 65 km
2017 WEST MIMS 166,737 90 km
2011 HONEY PRAIRIE 147,065 85 km
2011 CRAVENS HAMMOCK 142,688 74 km
2002 BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX 107,076 85 km
1999 FRIENDLY 75,089 95 km
2007 SWEAT FARM ROAD 52,495 46 km
2012 COUNTY LINE 35,440 95 km
1990 SHORTS 21,413 78 km
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 35 km
2011 GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) 19,730 71 km
2011 SWEAT FARM AGAIN 19,698 33 km
2011 DURDIN PRAIRIE 19,487 81 km
1989 PIN HOOK 16,471 99 km
1999 HICKORY IS 14,656 66 km
2002 BAY CREEK 11,917 64 km
2011 ARABIA BAY 10,971 21 km
2011 RACEPOND 7,951 67 km
2024 OSF CPT 114 PINHOOK WEST 2 RX 0202 6,495 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in
March 60°F (15°C) 4.7 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.2 in Driest
November 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in

Pearson has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (2.2").

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