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Pelham, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Mitchell County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
3,465 Population 849/sq mi density
$38,838 Median Income $17,502 per capita
$95,800 Home Value $138,709 Zillow
$737 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
576 Violent Crime/100K 4,318 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$38,838 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,800 home value, $737/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
576 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Pelham enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 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 (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation360 ft (110 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density849/sq mi
Coordinates31.1266°N, 84.1515°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMitchell County County
Nearest AirportThomasville Regional (TVI)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.6"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.14"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.3 / 100
Community Resilience22.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very 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)

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 72 km
2024 Debby Category 1 154 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 131 km
2018 Michael Category 5 53 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 93 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 293 km
1998 Earl Category 2 187 km
1995 Opal Category 3 247 km
1995 Erin Category 2 252 km
1985 Elena Category 3 251 km
1985 Kate Category 2 43 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

499 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 64 fatalities, 893 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2019 EF3 71 km 0
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 56 km 11
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 39 km 5
Mar 3, 2012 EF3 87 km 0
Feb 19, 2009 EF3 48 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 96 km 2
Mar 22, 2005 EF3 74 km 1
Mar 20, 2003 EF3 13 km 6
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 12 km 11
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 13 km 7
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 85 km 0
Dec 28, 1968 EF3 62 km 0
Nov 11, 1968 EF3 33 km 0
May 11, 1952 EF3 90 km 0
May 10, 2024 EF2 83 km 2
May 10, 2024 EF2 80 km 0
Feb 4, 2024 EF2 99 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 62 km 0
Jun 14, 2023 EF2 80 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (10,098 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 10,098 59 km
2008 UNNAMED 9,117 57 km
2007 UNNAMED 8,190 64 km
2009 UNNAMED 6,603 64 km
2009 UNNAMED 6,582 91 km
2012 UNNAMED 6,421 58 km
2019 BU 301/302 6,032 96 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,798 58 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,598 59 km
2019 BU 234 5,481 100 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,475 98 km
2021 BU 234 5,453 100 km
2024 ANF BU 234 RX 0314 5,406 99 km
2012 BROWN HOUSE 5,355 98 km
2018 CLEAR LAKE 5,326 91 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,949 55 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,883 58 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,827 58 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,821 88 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,630 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
March 59°F (15°C) 5.6 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.9 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in Driest
November 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
December 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in

Pelham has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (2.2").

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