Pearson, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Atkinson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,978
Population
590/sq mi density
$30,815
Median Income
$22,337 per capita
$64,700
Home Value
$134,838 Zillow
$753
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$30,815 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,700 home value, $753/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 590/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2972°N, 82.8540°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Atkinson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Valdosta Regional (VLD) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.9 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in |
Pearson has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.4") and November the driest (2.9").