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Phillipsburg, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Tift County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
507 Population 1,635/sq mi density
$23,438 Median Income $13,087 per capita
$9,999 Home Value $204,402 Zillow
$924 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
792 Violent Crime/100K 6,458 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,438 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$9,999 home value, $924/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
792 violent crimes/100K (108% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Phillipsburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation314 ft (96 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,635/sq mi
Coordinates31.4389°N, 83.5203°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTift County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Georgia Regional (ABY)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.04"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

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 M2.5 127 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 127 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 26 km
2024 Debby Category 1 172 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 91 km
2018 Michael Category 5 82 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 277 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 135 km
2004 Charley Category 1 300 km
1998 Earl Category 1 256 km
1995 Opal Category 1 291 km
1985 Elena Category 3 295 km
1985 Kate Category 2 7 km
1985 Bob Category 1 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

451 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 59 fatalities, 844 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 78 km 5
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 49 km 11
Mar 3, 2012 EF3 54 km 0
Feb 19, 2009 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 20, 2003 EF3 77 km 6
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 80 km 7
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 77 km 11
Apr 15, 1999 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 11, 1968 EF3 40 km 0
Mar 31, 1961 EF3 92 km 1
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 62 km 1
May 11, 1952 EF3 27 km 0
Feb 4, 2024 EF2 80 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 33 km 0
Dec 15, 2022 EF2 43 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 24, 2021 EF2 49 km 0
Apr 20, 2020 EF2 46 km 0
Dec 17, 2019 EF2 18 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE (20,916 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 96 km
2011 SWEAT FARM AGAIN 19,698 98 km
2011 ARABIA BAY 10,971 75 km
2007 ROUNDABOUT SWAMP FIRE 5,791 57 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,216 69 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,949 99 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,421 93 km
2012 UNNAMED 3,415 95 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,202 95 km
1985 UNNAMED 3,116 57 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,989 91 km
1989 UNNAMED 2,881 87 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,770 86 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,738 69 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,536 95 km
1986 UNNAMED 2,416 94 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,361 91 km
2012 UNNAMED 2,338 91 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,335 100 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,070 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
March 59°F (15°C) 5.0 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.6 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.4 in Driest
November 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in

Phillipsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (2.4").

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