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Sylvania, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Screven County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,621
Population
519/sq mi density
$45,536
Median Income
$26,043 per capita
$113,800
Home Value
$137,406 Zillow
$587
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
288
Violent Crime/100K
4,203 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$45,536 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,800 home value, $587/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
288 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Sylvania enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 224 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 519/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7472°N, 81.6407°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Screven County County |
| Nearest Airport | Barnwell Regional (BNL) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in |
Sylvania has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.5") and October the driest (2.4").