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Rincon, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Effingham County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
11,152
Population
1,144/sq mi density
$75,250
Median Income
$34,691 per capita
$230,300
Home Value
$339,745 Zillow
$1,248
Median Rent
26.4% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
205
Violent Crime/100K
1,404 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$75,250 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$230,300 home value, $1,248/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
205 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Rincon 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 Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 73 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (22.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,144/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2947°N, 81.2353°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Effingham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Savannah/Hilton Head International (SAV) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1886 | CHARLESTON, SC | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in |
Rincon has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.8") and November the driest (2.4").