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Pooler, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Bryan County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
27,235 Population 983/sq mi density
$91,497 Median Income $42,620 per capita
$289,000 Home Value $349,259 Zillow
$1,625 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
181 Violent Crime/100K 2,520 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$91,497 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$289,000 home value, $1,625/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
181 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Pooler enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area27.7 sq mi (71.8 km²)
Population Density983/sq mi
Coordinates32.1056°N, 81.2560°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBryan County County
Nearest AirportSavannah/Hilton Head International (SAV)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.05"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.4 / 100
Community Resilience75.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 18, 2022.

Aug 21, 1992 1 km SSE of Centerville, South Carolina M4.1 142 km
Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 92 km
Apr 17, 1995 0 km NNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.9 142 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 87 km
Nov 13, 1990 4 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M3.5 141 km
Nov 8, 2002 24 km SSE of Kiawah Island, South Carolina M3.5 128 km
Aug 29, 2009 2 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina M3.2 146 km
Jul 20, 2004 7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.1 135 km
May 5, 2003 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.1 145 km
Jul 26, 2002 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.0 145 km
Mar 19, 2014 0 km WNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.0 142 km
Mar 29, 1999 3 km NNW of Sangaree, South Carolina M3.0 149 km
Jul 7, 2002 1 km NW of Sangaree, South Carolina M2.9 148 km
Mar 2, 2003 7 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 137 km
Feb 7, 1990 9 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 136 km
May 12, 2010 6 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.8 140 km
Jul 31, 2012 5 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.8 139 km
Jul 16, 2002 5 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.8 140 km
Jan 11, 2002 6 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.7 139 km
Jan 4, 2012 3 km SSW of Centerville, South Carolina M2.6 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 213 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 199 km
2022 Ian Category 1 213 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 167 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 175 km
2018 Michael Category 1 249 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 71 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 232 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 182 km
2004 Charley Category 1 142 km
1999 Floyd Category 3 232 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 294 km
1999 Irene Category 1 172 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 266 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 157 km
1985 Kate Category 1 223 km
1985 Bob Category 1 72 km
1984 Diana Category 3 214 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

236 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 277 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 38 km 1
Apr 13, 2020 EF4 67 km 5
May 11, 2008 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 92 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF3 31 km 2
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 96 km 0
May 23, 2017 EF2 28 km 0
Feb 9, 2017 EF2 39 km 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 45 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 26 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 32 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 1, 2003 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 1, 2003 EF2 67 km 0
Sep 3, 1998 EF2 81 km 0
Sep 3, 1998 EF2 82 km 1
Apr 9, 1998 EF2 58 km 4
May 3, 1984 EF2 66 km 0
May 23, 1980 EF2 18 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1886 CHARLESTON, SC Earthquake 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (12,186 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 UNNAMED 12,186 39 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,963 32 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,163 31 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,291 48 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,269 54 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,021 32 km
2011 ELIM CHURCH RD. FIRE 3,850 62 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,827 75 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,746 54 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,521 31 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,469 47 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,990 45 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,880 31 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,845 14 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,768 29 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,748 22 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,732 72 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,661 84 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,650 27 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,553 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in
March 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Driest
December 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in

Pooler has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.1") and November the driest (2.4").

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