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Sasser, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Terrell County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
267 Population 342/sq mi density
$27,169 Median Income $22,324 per capita
$106,700 Home Value $125,647 Zillow
$483 Median Rent 33.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
1,022 Violent Crime/100K 5,531 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$27,169 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$106,700 home value, $483/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,022 violent crimes/100K (169% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Sasser enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.8°F
22% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation317 ft (97 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density342/sq mi
Coordinates31.7199°N, 84.3478°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTerrell County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Georgia Regional (ABY)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.59"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.1 / 100
Community Resilience32.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively 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 Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 110 km
2024 Debby Category 1 222 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 173 km
2018 Michael Category 5 28 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 161 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 299 km
1998 Earl Category 1 222 km
1995 Opal Category 3 208 km
1995 Erin Category 2 299 km
1985 Elena Category 3 298 km
1985 Kate Category 2 84 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

483 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 67 fatalities, 1,025 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 31 km 5
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 29 km 2
Mar 22, 2005 EF3 92 km 1
Mar 20, 2003 EF3 61 km 6
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 62 km 11
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 79 km 7
Apr 15, 1999 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 47 km 0
Nov 11, 1968 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 31, 1961 EF3 83 km 1
Mar 13, 1954 EF3 90 km 5
Mar 13, 1954 EF3 94 km 2
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 52 km 0
Jun 14, 2023 EF2 70 km 0
Dec 15, 2022 EF2 60 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 68 km 0
Feb 15, 2021 EF2 57 km 0
Apr 20, 2020 EF2 47 km 0
Apr 19, 2020 EF2 95 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,397 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 5,397 91 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,429 84 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,210 79 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,992 82 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,754 88 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,501 84 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,487 81 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,442 96 km
1997 UNNAMED 2,253 98 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,233 100 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,201 83 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,198 76 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,134 97 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,063 97 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,027 98 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,998 91 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,947 85 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,875 95 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,848 98 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,809 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 5.0 in
March 58°F (15°C) 5.3 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
September 76°F (25°C) 3.0 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in Driest
November 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
December 51°F (10°C) 4.4 in

Sasser has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (2.3").

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