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Quitman, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Brooks County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
4,046 Population 980/sq mi density
$21,287 Median Income $24,683 per capita
$125,500 Home Value $146,649 Zillow
$629 Median Rent 38.7% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
1,489 Violent Crime/100K 6,390 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$21,287 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$125,500 home value, $629/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,489 violent crimes/100K (292% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Quitman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.7 km²)
Population Density980/sq mi
Coordinates30.7845°N, 83.5605°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBrooks County County
Nearest AirportValdosta Regional (VLD)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.34"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.5 / 100
Community Resilience19.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
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 Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 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 6 km
2024 Debby Category 1 100 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 74 km
2018 Michael Category 5 120 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 282 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 68 km
2004 Charley Category 1 275 km
1998 Earl Category 1 219 km
1995 Erin Category 1 247 km
1985 Elena Category 3 222 km
1985 Kate Category 2 80 km
1985 Bob Category 1 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

411 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 47 fatalities, 621 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2019 EF3 63 km 0
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 24 km 11
Mar 3, 2012 EF3 39 km 0
Feb 19, 2009 EF3 23 km 0
Mar 20, 2003 EF3 81 km 6
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 80 km 11
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 66 km 7
Apr 19, 1988 EF3 40 km 4
Feb 27, 1984 EF3 90 km 0
Nov 11, 1968 EF3 72 km 0
May 11, 1952 EF3 72 km 0
May 10, 2024 EF2 97 km 2
Feb 4, 2024 EF2 34 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 42 km 0
Dec 15, 2022 EF2 69 km 0
Apr 24, 2021 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 20, 2020 EF2 82 km 0
Dec 17, 2019 EF2 90 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF2 65 km 0
Jan 22, 2017 EF2 42 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (25,845 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 25,845 57 km
2011 ARABIA BAY 10,971 79 km
2009 UNNAMED 10,098 62 km
2008 UNNAMED 9,117 59 km
2007 UNNAMED 8,190 76 km
2009 UNNAMED 6,603 51 km
2009 UNNAMED 6,582 98 km
2012 UNNAMED 6,421 45 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,798 58 km
2007 ROUNDABOUT SWAMP FIRE 5,791 80 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,598 43 km
2018 CLEAR LAKE 5,326 98 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,216 65 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,949 44 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,883 64 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,827 60 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,821 89 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,630 54 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,430 64 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,421 36 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
March 61°F (16°C) 5.3 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
December 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in

Quitman has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (2.8").

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