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Rutledge, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Morgan County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,134 Population 345/sq mi density
$57,083 Median Income $26,304 per capita
$266,900 Home Value $434,731 Zillow
$918 Median Rent 42.7% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
626 Violent Crime/100K 2,598 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$57,083 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$266,900 home value, $918/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
626 violent crimes/100K (65% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Rutledge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation714 ft (218 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²)
Population Density345/sq mi
Coordinates33.6257°N, 83.6097°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMorgan County County
Nearest AirportBaldwin County Regional (MLJ)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.43"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score19.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.7 / 100
Community Resilience65.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Jul 5, 2025.

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 142 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 80 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 67 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 117 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 87 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 149 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 59 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 145 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 115 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 139 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 67 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 118 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 76 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 85 km
Jul 5, 2025 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M2.7 141 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 89 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 36 km
Apr 21, 2017 3 km NE of Evans, Georgia M2.5 140 km
May 18, 2015 0 km NNW of Crawfordville, Georgia M2.5 66 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.5 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 1 260 km
2018 Michael Category 3 172 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 260 km
1985 Kate Category 1 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

403 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 38 fatalities, 1,043 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 52 km 5
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 96 km 2
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 73 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 78 km 1
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 69 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 88 km 12
Mar 29, 1991 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 24, 1975 EF3 87 km 3
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 79 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 27 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 83 km 0
Jan 10, 1972 EF3 73 km 1
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 21, 1962 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 3, 1952 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 45 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF2 71 km 4
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,084 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 UNNAMED 5,084 36 km
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 34 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 55 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 58 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 54 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,753 52 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 55 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,574 49 km
2010 COMPT 2 2,505 64 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,433 54 km
2010 COMPT 120 2,412 50 km
1999 COMP 1312 2,401 55 km
2018 COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 2,386 65 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,294 50 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 33 km
2009 30 2,195 67 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,143 51 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,101 49 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,077 48 km
2019 COMPARTMENT 107 2,058 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
May 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
June 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in

Rutledge has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.0").

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