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Talahi Island, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Beaufort County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,028 Population 797/sq mi density
$110,573 Median Income $57,181 per capita
$508,400 Home Value $577,755 Zillow
68°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
116 Violent Crime/100K 3,279 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$110,573 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$508,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Talahi Island enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density797/sq mi
Coordinates32.0330°N, 80.9760°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBeaufort County County
Nearest AirportSavannah/Hilton Head International (SAV)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 7.40"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.6 / 100
Community Resilience66.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 18, 2022.

Aug 21, 1992 1 km SSE of Centerville, South Carolina M4.1 131 km
Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 119 km
Apr 17, 1995 0 km NNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.9 131 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 115 km
Nov 13, 1990 4 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M3.5 129 km
Nov 8, 2002 24 km SSE of Kiawah Island, South Carolina M3.5 106 km
Aug 29, 2009 2 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina M3.2 135 km
May 5, 2003 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.1 135 km
Jul 20, 2004 7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.1 125 km
Mar 29, 1999 3 km NNW of Sangaree, South Carolina M3.0 139 km
Jul 26, 2002 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.0 136 km
Mar 19, 2014 0 km WNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.0 131 km
Jul 7, 2002 1 km NW of Sangaree, South Carolina M2.9 137 km
Mar 2, 2003 7 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 126 km
Feb 7, 1990 9 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 124 km
May 12, 2010 6 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.8 127 km
Jul 31, 2012 5 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.8 127 km
Jul 16, 2002 5 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.8 128 km
Jan 11, 2002 6 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.7 127 km
May 1, 2004 3 km ENE of Goose Creek, South Carolina M2.7 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 235 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 214 km
2022 Ian Category 1 191 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 140 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 148 km
2018 Michael Category 1 276 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 46 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 204 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 278 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 163 km
2004 Charley Category 1 118 km
1999 Floyd Category 3 204 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 266 km
1999 Irene Category 1 144 km
1996 Fran Category 3 292 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 239 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 140 km
1985 Kate Category 1 246 km
1985 Bob Category 1 49 km
1984 Diana Category 4 188 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

201 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 253 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 65 km 1
Apr 13, 2020 EF4 80 km 5
May 11, 2008 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF3 59 km 2
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 78 km 0
May 23, 2017 EF2 6 km 0
Feb 9, 2017 EF2 65 km 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 70 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 51 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 39 km 0
Jul 1, 2003 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 1, 2003 EF2 93 km 0
Sep 3, 1998 EF2 62 km 1
Apr 9, 1998 EF2 79 km 4
May 3, 1984 EF2 93 km 0
May 23, 1980 EF2 10 km 0
May 3, 1975 EF2 57 km 0
May 12, 1974 EF2 72 km 0
May 12, 1974 EF2 91 km 2
Nov 9, 1973 EF2 11 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1886 CHARLESTON, SC Earthquake 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (12,186 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 UNNAMED 12,186 64 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,963 56 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,163 55 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,291 75 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,269 52 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,021 57 km
2011 ELIM CHURCH RD. FIRE 3,850 79 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,827 77 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,746 50 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,521 36 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,469 53 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,990 53 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,880 35 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,845 35 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,768 49 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,748 48 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,732 69 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,661 73 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,650 52 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,553 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
March 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
June 78°F (26°C) 5.4 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 5.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
November 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in Driest
December 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in

Talahi Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.4") and November the driest (2.4").

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