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Scotland, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Wheeler County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
253
Population
177/sq mi density
$59,750
Median Income
$22,874 per capita
66°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
80
Violent Crime/100K
398 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Scotland 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 304 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 Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 177/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0472°N, 82.8176°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wheeler County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vidalia Regional (VDI) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in |
Scotland has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.1").