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Walthourville, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Long County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,770 Population 982/sq mi density
$70,035 Median Income $29,935 per capita
$127,600 Home Value $266,297 Zillow
$990 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
683 Violent Crime/100K 4,096 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$70,035 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,600 home value, $990/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
683 violent crimes/100K (80% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Walthourville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density982/sq mi
Coordinates31.7720°N, 81.6209°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLong County County
Nearest AirportWright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (LIY)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.61"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience4.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 18, 2022.

Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 90 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 80 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 116 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 116 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 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 168 km
2024 Debby Category 1 269 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 148 km
2022 Ian Category 1 250 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 193 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 196 km
2018 Michael Category 1 218 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 99 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 280 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 254 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 230 km
2004 Charley Category 1 149 km
1999 Floyd Category 3 254 km
1999 Irene Category 1 193 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 293 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 206 km
1985 Kate Category 1 180 km
1985 Bob Category 1 108 km
1984 Diana Category 2 209 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

275 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 275 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 39 km 1
May 11, 2008 EF4 43 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF3 44 km 2
Nov 18, 1968 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 9, 2024 EF2 75 km 0
May 23, 2017 EF2 64 km 0
Feb 9, 2017 EF2 63 km 0
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 65 km 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 27 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 91 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 74 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 75 km 0
Mar 22, 2005 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 1, 2003 EF2 84 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF2 16 km 4
Oct 26, 1997 EF2 81 km 0
May 3, 1984 EF2 71 km 0
May 23, 1980 EF2 60 km 0
Mar 16, 1976 EF2 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE (20,916 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 93 km
2011 GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) 19,730 98 km
2008 UNNAMED 12,186 28 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,963 27 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,163 25 km
2011 RACEPOND 7,951 97 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,291 38 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,021 31 km
2011 ELIM CHURCH RD. FIRE 3,850 12 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,827 42 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,521 81 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,469 95 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,990 94 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,880 82 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,845 37 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,768 22 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,748 34 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,732 49 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,650 30 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,553 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
March 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
April 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
November 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in Driest
December 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in

Walthourville has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.6") and November the driest (2.4").

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