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Satilla, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Jeff Davis County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
847 Population 277/sq mi density
$104,100 Home Value $142,407 Zillow
66°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
330 Violent Crime/100K 5,041 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
330 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Satilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation234 ft (71 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density277/sq mi
Coordinates31.7919°N, 82.5592°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyJeff Davis County County
Nearest AirportVidalia Regional (VDI)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.79"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.5 / 100
Community Resilience20.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively 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)

Earthquake History

5 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 83 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 72 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 144 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 59 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 59 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 89 km
2024 Debby Category 1 225 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 102 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 279 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 284 km
2018 Michael Category 5 131 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 187 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 215 km
2004 Charley Category 1 233 km
1999 Irene Category 1 279 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 283 km
1985 Kate Category 2 95 km
1985 Bob Category 1 196 km
1984 Diana Category 1 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

339 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 271 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 93 km 1
May 11, 2008 EF3 62 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 61 km 0
Nov 18, 1968 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 50 km 1
May 11, 1952 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 9, 2024 EF2 89 km 0
Apr 24, 2021 EF2 57 km 0
Dec 17, 2019 EF2 85 km 0
Apr 5, 2017 EF2 72 km 0
Feb 21, 2014 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 5, 2011 EF2 91 km 1
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 44 km 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 83 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 54 km 0
Dec 15, 2007 EF2 62 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 73 km 0
Apr 14, 2007 EF2 79 km 0
Dec 5, 2005 EF2 96 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 98 km
2007 SWEAT FARM ROAD 52,495 77 km
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 42 km
2011 GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) 19,730 92 km
2011 SWEAT FARM AGAIN 19,698 67 km
2008 UNNAMED 12,186 89 km
2011 ARABIA BAY 10,971 80 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,963 96 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,163 98 km
2011 RACEPOND 7,951 88 km
2007 ROUNDABOUT SWAMP FIRE 5,791 68 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,216 91 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,291 82 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,021 96 km
2011 ELIM CHURCH RD. FIRE 3,850 80 km
1985 UNNAMED 3,116 67 km
1989 UNNAMED 2,881 67 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,738 80 km
2012 1300 RX BURN 2,378 93 km
2011 CREWS ROAD 2,291 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
March 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in
April 65°F (19°C) 3.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in Wettest
September 76°F (25°C) 3.1 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in Driest
November 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
December 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in

Satilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (2.2").

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