Putney, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Dougherty County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
3,244
Population
147/sq mi density
$69,615
Median Income
$35,106 per capita
$132,300
Home Value
$166,567 Zillow
$1,132
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$69,615 median income, 13.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,300 home value, $1,132/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Putney 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. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.7°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Area | 21.9 sq mi (56.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 147/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4747°N, 84.1052°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dougherty County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Georgia Regional (ABY) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 62.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.4 / 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 Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in |
Putney has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (2.3").