Valdosta, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Lowndes County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
55,222
Population
1,534/sq mi density
$45,849
Median Income
$26,206 per capita
$165,300
Home Value
$214,117 Zillow
$1,000
Median Rent
32.3% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
556
Violent Crime/100K
4,095 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$45,849 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$165,300 home value, $1,000/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
556 violent crimes/100K (46% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Valdosta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 67.0°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 36.4 sq mi (94.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,534/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8501°N, 83.2788°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lowndes County County |
| Nearest Airport | Valdosta Regional (VLD) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 62.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in |
Valdosta has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.1") and November the driest (2.5").