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Sycamore, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Turner County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,124 Population 1,135/sq mi density
$42,917 Median Income $15,230 per capita
$56,200 Home Value $160,019 Zillow
$811 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
241 Violent Crime/100K 2,774 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$42,917 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,200 home value, $811/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
241 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Sycamore 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

Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density1,135/sq mi
Coordinates31.6717°N, 83.6355°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTurner County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Georgia Regional (ABY)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.00"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.09"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.9 / 100
Community Resilience54.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very 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

3 earthquakes (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 M3.5 140 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 116 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 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 52 km
2024 Debby Category 1 198 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 117 km
2018 Michael Category 5 54 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 288 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 156 km
1998 Earl Category 1 263 km
1995 Opal Category 1 275 km
1985 Kate Category 2 23 km
1985 Bob Category 1 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

465 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 65 fatalities, 897 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 98 km 0
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 75 km 11
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 72 km 5
Mar 3, 2012 EF3 82 km 0
Feb 19, 2009 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 91 km 2
Mar 20, 2003 EF3 81 km 6
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 90 km 7
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 82 km 11
Apr 15, 1999 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 52 km 0
Nov 11, 1968 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 31, 1961 EF3 65 km 1
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 56 km 1
May 11, 1952 EF3 50 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 61 km 0
Dec 15, 2022 EF2 50 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 62 km 0
Apr 24, 2021 EF2 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 ARABIA BAY 10,971 98 km
2007 ROUNDABOUT SWAMP FIRE 5,791 79 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,216 95 km
1985 UNNAMED 3,116 78 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,738 93 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,859 78 km
2010 ARABIA BAY 1,543 93 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,490 91 km
2011 MOSLEY ROAD 1,201 72 km
1990 UNNAMED 847 89 km
1988 UNNAMED 818 98 km
1993 UNNAMED 807 63 km
1988 UNNAMED 623 98 km
2007 UNNAMED 582 59 km
1985 UNNAMED 545 81 km
1985 UNNAMED 508 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in
March 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in
September 76°F (25°C) 3.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in Driest
November 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
December 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in

Sycamore has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (2.1").

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