Swainsboro, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Emanuel County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
7,561
Population
601/sq mi density
$45,621
Median Income
$23,370 per capita
$104,800
Home Value
$130,694 Zillow
$788
Median Rent
26.2% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
409
Violent Crime/100K
2,297 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$45,621 median income, 13.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,800 home value, $788/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
409 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Swainsboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 12.9 sq mi (33.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 601/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5856°N, 82.3348°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Emanuel County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vidalia Regional (VDI) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively 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 | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in |
Swainsboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and November the driest (2.8").