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Ray City, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Lanier County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
906
Population
788/sq mi density
$42,344
Median Income
$20,697 per capita
$118,800
Home Value
$230,020 Zillow
$848
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$42,344 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, $848/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Ray City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 788/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.0728°N, 83.1901°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lanier County County |
| Nearest Airport | Valdosta Regional (VLD) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in |
Ray City has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (2.2").