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Shady Dale, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Jasper County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
347 Population 273/sq mi density
$81,250 Median Income $28,285 per capita
$104,200 Home Value $298,156 Zillow
$865 Median Rent 11.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
630 Violent Crime/100K 5,642 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,200 home value, $865/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
630 violent crimes/100K (66% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Shady Dale 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 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. The area receives 0.6 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 Average62.0°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation626 ft (191 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density273/sq mi
Coordinates33.3985°N, 83.5894°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyJasper County County
Nearest AirportBaldwin County Regional (MLJ)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.7"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.39"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.3 / 100
Community Resilience38.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very 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

26 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 M4.1 146 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 54 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 73 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 126 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 68 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 146 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 41 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 149 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 141 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 120 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 53 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 68 km
Jul 5, 2025 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M2.7 145 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 123 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 69 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 78 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 25 km
Apr 21, 2017 3 km NE of Evans, Georgia M2.5 139 km
May 18, 2015 0 km NNW of Crawfordville, Georgia M2.5 67 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.5 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 235 km
2023 Idalia Category 1 288 km
2018 Michael Category 3 147 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 271 km
1985 Kate Category 1 211 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

391 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 56 fatalities, 1,136 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 28 km 5
Apr 30, 1953 EF4 89 km 18
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 82 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 96 km 2
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 62 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 67 km 1
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 82 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 24, 1975 EF3 96 km 3
Feb 18, 1975 EF3 100 km 2
May 28, 1973 EF3 53 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 92 km 0
Jan 10, 1972 EF3 81 km 1
Dec 25, 1964 EF3 85 km 2
Apr 30, 1953 EF3 81 km 1
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 51 km
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 14 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 30 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 34 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 30 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,753 27 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 30 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,574 24 km
2010 COMPT 2 2,505 39 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,433 28 km
2010 COMPT 120 2,412 26 km
1999 COMP 1312 2,401 31 km
2018 COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 2,386 40 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,294 27 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 41 km
2009 30 2,195 42 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,143 27 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,101 24 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,077 24 km
2019 COMPARTMENT 107 2,058 28 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 4.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 62°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 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in

Shady Dale has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (2.9").

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