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Vidette, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Jefferson County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
153 Population 158/sq mi density
$24,070 Median Income $18,917 per capita
64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
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Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$24,070 median income, 7.1% unemployment
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Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Vidette 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 47.6 inches. The area receives 0.4 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 Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density158/sq mi
Coordinates33.0361°N, 82.2440°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyJefferson County County
Nearest AirportAugusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.76"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score25.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability73.8 / 100
Community Resilience38.2 / 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 Very 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

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 88 km
Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 66 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 79 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 115 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 94 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 106 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 48 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 87 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 72 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 91 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 140 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 90 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 140 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 73 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 83 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 78 km
Jul 5, 2025 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M2.7 88 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 85 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 68 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 217 km
2023 Idalia Category 1 243 km
2022 Ian Category 1 285 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 287 km
2018 Michael Category 3 187 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 194 km
2004 Charley Category 1 252 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 247 km
1999 Irene Category 1 298 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 188 km
1985 Bob Category 1 188 km
1985 Kate Category 1 208 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

307 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 335 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 13, 2020 EF4 96 km 5
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 85 km 2
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 11 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 48 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 65 km 1
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 91 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 84 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 84 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 72 km 1
May 7, 1998 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 75 km 1
Apr 23, 1983 EF3 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,427 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 8,427 69 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,897 81 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,772 81 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,968 69 km
2021 C-326/327 LC 2,852 67 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,796 71 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,711 71 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 92 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,532 80 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,407 52 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,330 75 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,262 74 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,228 64 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,216 51 km
2020 C-56 RX BURN 2,183 74 km
2018 C- 80 RX BURN 2,173 71 km
2022 C-297 LC 2,060 84 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,848 84 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,794 73 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,792 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 4.2 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
May 71°F (21°C) 3.7 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in Wettest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in Driest
December 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in

Vidette has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and November the driest (2.6").

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