Wadley, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Johnson County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
1,991
Population
437/sq mi density
$32,458
Median Income
$19,707 per capita
$60,400
Home Value
$75,767 Zillow
$594
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
582
Violent Crime/100K
2,198 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$32,458 median income, 12.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,400 home value, $594/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
582 violent crimes/100K (53% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Wadley 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. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 237 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 437/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8648°N, 82.4028°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Johnson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in |
Wadley has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.6").