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Tennille, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Washington County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,605 Population 922/sq mi density
$26,042 Median Income $20,067 per capita
$88,100 Home Value $133,650 Zillow
$826 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
432 Violent Crime/100K 3,644 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$26,042 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$88,100 home value, $826/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
432 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Tennille 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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.9°F
18% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density922/sq mi
Coordinates32.9366°N, 82.8132°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportBaldwin County Regional (MLJ)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.80"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score23.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability73.7 / 100
Community Resilience26.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
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 Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Jul 5, 2025.

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 119 km
Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 83 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 92 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 61 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 84 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 122 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 21 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 92 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 135 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 48 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 121 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 102 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 106 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 42 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 49 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 105 km
Jul 5, 2025 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M2.7 118 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 23 km
Jan 7, 1992 5 km NNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M2.7 128 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 188 km
2023 Idalia Category 1 227 km
2018 Michael Category 3 138 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 236 km
2004 Charley Category 1 300 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 300 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 242 km
1985 Bob Category 1 232 km
1985 Kate Category 1 172 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

323 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 37 fatalities, 591 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 65 km 5
Apr 30, 1953 EF4 83 km 18
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 78 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 37 km 1
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 82 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 70 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 88 km 1
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 30, 1953 EF3 57 km 1
Mar 3, 1952 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 61 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF2 87 km 0
Apr 5, 2017 EF2 69 km 0
Apr 3, 2017 EF2 53 km 0
Apr 19, 2015 EF2 86 km 0
Feb 21, 2014 EF2 43 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COMPT 163 (4,755 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 75 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 81 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 86 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 84 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,753 69 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 85 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,574 71 km
2010 COMPT 2 2,505 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,433 77 km
2010 COMPT 120 2,412 85 km
1999 COMP 1312 2,401 85 km
2018 COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 2,386 82 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,294 91 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 89 km
2009 30 2,195 81 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,143 68 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,101 70 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,077 88 km
2019 COMPARTMENT 107 2,058 98 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,047 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
June 78°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in Driest
November 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in

Tennille has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.4").

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