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Sumner, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Worth County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
465 Population 263/sq mi density
$53,214 Median Income $26,486 per capita
$83,000 Home Value $198,276 Zillow
$1,019 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
241 Violent Crime/100K 2,774 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$53,214 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,000 home value, $1,019/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
241 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Sumner enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°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) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density263/sq mi
Coordinates31.5103°N, 83.7368°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWorth County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Georgia Regional (ABY)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.24"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability74.8 / 100
Community Resilience19.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 17, 1997.

Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 135 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 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 48 km
2024 Debby Category 1 182 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 112 km
2018 Michael Category 5 67 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 297 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 137 km
1998 Earl Category 1 244 km
1995 Opal Category 1 269 km
1985 Kate Category 2 23 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

465 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 65 fatalities, 892 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 59 km 11
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 58 km 5
Mar 3, 2012 EF3 72 km 0
Feb 19, 2009 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 89 km 2
Mar 20, 2003 EF3 63 km 6
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 63 km 11
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 70 km 7
Apr 15, 1999 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 62 km 0
Nov 11, 1968 EF3 26 km 0
Mar 31, 1961 EF3 82 km 1
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 73 km 1
May 11, 1952 EF3 49 km 0
Feb 4, 2024 EF2 97 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 95 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 49 km 0
Dec 15, 2022 EF2 30 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ARABIA BAY (10,971 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 ARABIA BAY 10,971 97 km
2007 ROUNDABOUT SWAMP FIRE 5,791 79 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,216 90 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,949 99 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,630 98 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,421 94 km
1985 UNNAMED 3,116 79 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,989 97 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,770 92 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,738 91 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,361 97 km
2012 UNNAMED 2,338 97 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,335 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,070 95 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,964 90 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,859 79 km
2012 UNNAMED 1,853 97 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,700 97 km
2010 ARABIA BAY 1,543 91 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,490 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in
March 59°F (15°C) 5.0 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in
September 76°F (25°C) 3.3 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in Driest
November 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
December 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in

Sumner has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (2.2").

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