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Remerton, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Lowndes County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
1,430 Population 7,150/sq mi density
$26,920 Median Income $21,087 per capita
$946 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
793 Violent Crime/100K 8,106 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$26,920 median income, 7.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
793 violent crimes/100K (109% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Remerton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°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

51°F Jan (11°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average67.3°F
25% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation182 ft (55 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density7,150/sq mi
Coordinates30.8438°N, 83.3089°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLowndes County County
Nearest AirportValdosta Regional (VLD)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.14"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.7 / 100
Community Resilience47.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
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 19 km
2024 Debby Category 1 105 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 49 km
2018 Michael Category 5 135 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 259 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 90 km
2004 Charley Category 1 254 km
1998 Earl Category 1 244 km
1995 Erin Category 1 264 km
1985 Elena Category 3 232 km
1985 Kate Category 2 75 km
1985 Bob Category 1 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

397 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 44 fatalities, 611 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2019 EF3 87 km 0
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 32 km 11
Mar 3, 2012 EF3 19 km 0
Feb 19, 2009 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 20, 2003 EF3 99 km 6
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 99 km 11
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 87 km 7
Apr 19, 1988 EF3 45 km 4
Feb 27, 1984 EF3 89 km 0
Nov 11, 1968 EF3 82 km 0
Feb 25, 1960 EF3 97 km 0
May 11, 1952 EF3 59 km 0
Feb 4, 2024 EF2 13 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 36 km 0
Dec 15, 2022 EF2 79 km 0
Apr 24, 2021 EF2 74 km 0
Apr 20, 2020 EF2 92 km 0
Dec 17, 2019 EF2 83 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF2 88 km 0
Jan 22, 2017 EF2 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (328,827 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX 328,827 94 km
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) 215,381 96 km
2017 WEST MIMS 166,737 99 km
2011 HONEY PRAIRIE 147,065 98 km
2011 CRAVENS HAMMOCK 142,688 94 km
2002 BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX 107,076 96 km
1999 FRIENDLY 75,089 94 km
2007 SWEAT FARM ROAD 52,495 89 km
2012 COUNTY LINE 35,440 90 km
2004 IMPASSABLE ONE 29,836 99 km
1985 UNNAMED 25,845 61 km
1998 OAK 21,478 97 km
1990 SHORTS 21,413 86 km
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 99 km
2011 SWEAT FARM AGAIN 19,698 84 km
2004 UNNAMED 18,577 95 km
1989 PIN HOOK 16,471 95 km
1999 HICKORY IS 14,656 91 km
2002 BAY CREEK 11,917 82 km
2011 IMPASSABLE BAY 11,889 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
March 60°F (16°C) 4.8 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in
September 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in Driest
November 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in
December 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in

Remerton has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (2.2").

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