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Rockingham, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Bacon County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
135 Population 115/sq mi density
$19,958 Median Income $19,896 per capita
67°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
707 Violent Crime/100K 7,042 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$19,958 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
707 violent crimes/100K (86% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Rockingham 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 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 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 (11°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation191 ft (58 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density115/sq mi
Coordinates31.5419°N, 82.4177°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBacon County County
Nearest AirportVidalia Regional (VDI)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.14"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability74.2 / 100
Community Resilience18.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
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 Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 18, 2022.

Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 105 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 92 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 89 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 88 km
2024 Debby Category 1 205 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 80 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 261 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 265 km
2018 Michael Category 5 153 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 172 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 205 km
2004 Charley Category 1 214 km
1999 Irene Category 1 261 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 283 km
1985 Kate Category 2 103 km
1985 Bob Category 1 182 km
1984 Diana Category 1 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

307 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 207 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 97 km 1
May 11, 2008 EF4 92 km 0
Mar 3, 2012 EF3 99 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 84 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 90 km 0
Nov 18, 1968 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 71 km 1
May 11, 1952 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 9, 2024 EF2 60 km 0
Apr 24, 2021 EF2 56 km 0
Dec 17, 2019 EF2 95 km 0
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 17 km 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 84 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 80 km 0
Dec 15, 2007 EF2 92 km 0
Dec 5, 2005 EF2 77 km 0
Mar 22, 2005 EF2 38 km 0
Nov 12, 2002 EF2 67 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF2 68 km 4
Oct 26, 1997 EF2 2 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) (215,381 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) 215,381 68 km
2017 WEST MIMS 166,737 100 km
2011 HONEY PRAIRIE 147,065 95 km
2011 CRAVENS HAMMOCK 142,688 82 km
2002 BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX 107,076 96 km
2007 SWEAT FARM ROAD 52,495 48 km
1990 SHORTS 21,413 94 km
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 17 km
2011 GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) 19,730 61 km
2011 SWEAT FARM AGAIN 19,698 40 km
2011 DURDIN PRAIRIE 19,487 80 km
1999 HICKORY IS 14,656 73 km
2008 UNNAMED 12,186 90 km
2002 BAY CREEK 11,917 78 km
2011 ARABIA BAY 10,971 62 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,963 95 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,163 96 km
2011 RACEPOND 7,951 57 km
2001 CRAVENS IS 6,412 72 km
2007 ROUNDABOUT SWAMP FIRE 5,791 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
March 60°F (15°C) 4.5 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.3 in Driest
November 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in

Rockingham has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (2.3").

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