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Piney Grove, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Lee County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
558 Population 204/sq mi density
$64,208 Median Income $68,904 per capita
$87,000 Home Value $372,366 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
533 Violent Crime/100K 6,472 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$64,208 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
533 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Piney Grove 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 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation472 ft (144 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density204/sq mi
Coordinates32.6155°N, 85.0388°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLee County County
Nearest AirportAuburn University Regional (AUO)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.98"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.7 / 100
Community Resilience52.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 12, 2022.

Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 90 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 133 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 137 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 139 km
Oct 6, 2003 11 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.5 138 km
Jan 4, 2008 14 km N of Hollins, Alabama M2.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 220 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 285 km
2018 Michael Category 5 121 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 276 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 294 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 285 km
1998 Earl Category 1 287 km
1995 Opal Category 3 149 km
1985 Kate Category 2 191 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

473 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 61 fatalities, 1,153 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 72 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 46 km 23
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 34 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 25 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 75 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 79 km 2
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 90 km 2
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 18, 1996 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 53 km 2
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 97 km 0
Jan 26, 1974 EF3 70 km 1
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 19, 1970 EF3 28 km 2
Dec 25, 1964 EF3 98 km 2
Dec 24, 1964 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 31, 1961 EF3 21 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,987 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 13,987 66 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,827 63 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,788 63 km
2006 UNNAMED 6,753 69 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,854 65 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,600 71 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,442 81 km
2004 UNNAMED 5,397 33 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,733 80 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,694 89 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,429 35 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,362 57 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,305 57 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,267 86 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,210 41 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,018 75 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,992 41 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,916 84 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,754 33 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,718 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
March 56°F (13°C) 6.0 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in Driest
November 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
December 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in

Piney Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 47°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and October the driest (2.6").

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