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Perkins, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Jenkins County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
56 Population 27/sq mi density
64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
985 Violent Crime/100K 5,770 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
985 violent crimes/100K (159% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Perkins enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation270 ft (82 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates32.9193°N, 81.9444°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyJenkins County County
Nearest AirportAugusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.4"
27% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.16"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score10.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.6 / 100
Community Resilience23.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Jul 5, 2025.

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 101 km
Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 55 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 68 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 123 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 142 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 126 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 82 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 100 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 57 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 122 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 102 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 103 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 86 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 109 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 99 km
Jan 7, 1992 5 km NNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M2.7 102 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 105 km
Jul 5, 2025 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M2.7 101 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 94 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 221 km
2023 Idalia Category 1 239 km
2022 Ian Category 1 259 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 256 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 269 km
2018 Michael Category 3 205 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 163 km
2004 Charley Category 1 221 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 219 km
1999 Irene Category 1 267 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 166 km
1985 Bob Category 1 157 km
1985 Kate Category 1 215 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

327 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 365 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 93 km 1
Apr 13, 2020 EF4 66 km 5
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 68 km 2
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 55 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 96 km 1
May 11, 2008 EF3 76 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 88 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 84 km 1
Apr 9, 1998 EF3 90 km 2
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 98 km 1
Apr 23, 1983 EF3 54 km 0
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 41 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,427 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 8,427 55 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,291 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,897 97 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,772 96 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,469 92 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,990 91 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,968 58 km
2021 C-326/327 LC 2,852 80 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,796 52 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,711 51 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,553 91 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,547 94 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,532 96 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,407 35 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,335 81 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,330 58 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,262 59 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,228 43 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,216 35 km
2020 C-56 RX BURN 2,183 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 4.1 in
March 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in Wettest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in Driest
December 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in

Perkins has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.2") and November the driest (2.5").

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