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Social Circle, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Walton County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
5,113 Population 349/sq mi density
$82,188 Median Income $30,763 per capita
$244,400 Home Value $358,105 Zillow
$1,130 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
626 Violent Crime/100K 2,598 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$82,188 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$244,400 home value, $1,130/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
626 violent crimes/100K (65% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Social Circle 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 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. The area receives 1.3 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 Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation824 ft (251 m)
Area14.7 sq mi (38.0 km²)
Population Density349/sq mi
Coordinates33.6461°N, 83.7128°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWalton County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.43"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.9 / 100
Community Resilience45.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.7 on Jul 5, 2025.

Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 84 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 77 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 125 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 95 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 67 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 149 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 124 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 76 km
Jul 5, 2025 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M2.7 150 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 94 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 127 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 85 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 98 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 33 km
Apr 21, 2017 3 km NE of Evans, Georgia M2.5 149 km
May 18, 2015 0 km NNW of Crawfordville, Georgia M2.5 76 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.5 75 km
Mar 25, 2010 9 km ESE of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.5 123 km
Apr 7, 2013 7 km NNE of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.5 119 km
Jan 18, 2005 7 km S of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 1 264 km
2018 Michael Category 3 173 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 267 km
1985 Kate Category 1 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

438 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 47 fatalities, 1,145 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 94 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 57 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 99 km 6
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 92 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 97 km 2
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 82 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 78 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 88 km 1
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 83 km 12
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 29, 1991 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 24, 1975 EF3 77 km 3
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 74 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 26 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 73 km 0
Jan 10, 1972 EF3 64 km 1
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 78 km 0
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 44 km
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 41 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 57 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 59 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 56 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,753 57 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 57 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,574 54 km
2010 COMPT 2 2,505 65 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,433 57 km
2010 COMPT 120 2,412 52 km
1999 COMP 1312 2,401 57 km
2018 COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 2,386 67 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,294 51 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 42 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 100 km
2009 30 2,195 69 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,143 56 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,101 54 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,077 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
May 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in

Social Circle has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.2").

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