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Smithville, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Lee County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
303 Population 119/sq mi density
$111,500 Home Value $145,614 Zillow
$941 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
1,173 Violent Crime/100K 7,994 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,173 violent crimes/100K (209% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Smithville 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

Elevation320 ft (98 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density119/sq mi
Coordinates31.9011°N, 84.2552°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLee County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Georgia Regional (ABY)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.28"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.4 / 100
Community Resilience68.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively 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

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Jan 18, 2000.

Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 113 km
2024 Debby Category 1 237 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 177 km
2018 Michael Category 5 40 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 180 km
1998 Earl Category 1 243 km
1995 Opal Category 3 213 km
1985 Kate Category 2 84 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

484 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 86 fatalities, 1,414 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 30, 1953 EF4 99 km 18
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 95 km 0
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 52 km 5
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 28 km 2
Mar 20, 2003 EF3 80 km 6
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 98 km 7
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 81 km 11
Apr 15, 1999 EF3 32 km 0
Feb 18, 1975 EF3 78 km 2
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 28 km 0
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 38 km 0
Nov 11, 1968 EF3 69 km 0
Dec 25, 1964 EF3 94 km 2
Mar 31, 1961 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 31, 1961 EF3 63 km 1
Mar 13, 1954 EF3 87 km 2
Mar 13, 1954 EF3 71 km 5
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 14, 2023 EF2 89 km 0
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 78 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,429 75 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,210 71 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,992 69 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,754 80 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,501 72 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,487 74 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,201 71 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,198 65 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,063 89 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,027 85 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,998 79 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,947 74 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,809 90 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,476 62 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,411 87 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,325 84 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,294 85 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,256 96 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,147 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 4.8 in
March 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in Driest
November 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
December 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in

Smithville has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (2.1").

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