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Vernonburg, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Chatham County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
130 Population 325/sq mi density
$175,833 Median Income $93,365 per capita
$1,750 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
116 Violent Crime/100K 3,279 property/100K
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Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$175,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K
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Education
5.0 / 5.0
81.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Vernonburg 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 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 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) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11 ft (3 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density325/sq mi
Coordinates31.9662°N, 81.1206°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyChatham County County
Nearest AirportSavannah/Hilton Head International (SAV)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.32"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0417 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)2.43 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.1 / 100
Community Resilience93.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very High
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
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 Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

31 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 M4.1 145 km
Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 110 km
Apr 17, 1995 0 km NNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.9 145 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 105 km
Nov 13, 1990 4 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M3.5 143 km
Nov 8, 2002 24 km SSE of Kiawah Island, South Carolina M3.5 121 km
Aug 29, 2009 2 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina M3.2 149 km
May 5, 2003 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.1 149 km
Jul 20, 2004 7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.1 139 km
Mar 19, 2014 0 km WNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.0 145 km
Jul 26, 2002 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.0 149 km
Mar 2, 2003 7 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 140 km
Feb 7, 1990 9 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 138 km
Jul 16, 2002 5 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.8 142 km
May 12, 2010 6 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.8 142 km
Jul 31, 2012 5 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.8 141 km
Jan 11, 2002 6 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.7 141 km
Jan 4, 2012 3 km SSW of Centerville, South Carolina M2.6 142 km
May 11, 1990 5 km SSE of Centerville, South Carolina M2.6 142 km
Jun 12, 2003 5 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M2.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 219 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 199 km
2022 Ian Category 1 207 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 153 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 157 km
2018 Michael Category 1 262 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 60 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 214 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 293 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 178 km
2004 Charley Category 1 122 km
1999 Floyd Category 3 214 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 277 km
1999 Irene Category 1 156 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 251 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 155 km
1985 Kate Category 1 231 km
1985 Bob Category 1 64 km
1984 Diana Category 3 194 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

210 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 260 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 53 km 1
Apr 13, 2020 EF4 84 km 5
May 11, 2008 EF4 70 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF3 49 km 2
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 93 km 0
May 23, 2017 EF2 12 km 0
Feb 9, 2017 EF2 59 km 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 56 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 41 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 1, 2003 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 1, 2003 EF2 87 km 0
Sep 3, 1998 EF2 78 km 1
Apr 9, 1998 EF2 64 km 4
May 3, 1984 EF2 84 km 0
May 23, 1980 EF2 10 km 0
May 3, 1975 EF2 59 km 0
May 12, 1974 EF2 77 km 2
May 12, 1974 EF2 57 km 0
Nov 9, 1973 EF2 5 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 - - 148 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 51 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,963 43 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,163 41 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,291 63 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,269 62 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,021 45 km
2011 ELIM CHURCH RD. FIRE 3,850 63 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,827 64 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,746 61 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,521 42 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,469 59 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,990 59 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,880 42 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,845 22 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,768 34 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,748 36 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,732 57 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,661 87 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,650 39 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,553 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
March 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
November 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in Driest
December 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in

Vernonburg 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 (7.3") and November the driest (2.4").

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