Waycross, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Ware County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
13,813
Population
1,163/sq mi density
$37,398
Median Income
$21,147 per capita
$88,600
Home Value
$148,408 Zillow
$810
Median Rent
34.4% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
1,041
Violent Crime/100K
5,072 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$37,398 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,600 home value, $810/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,041 violent crimes/100K (174% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Waycross enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 134 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 11.9 sq mi (30.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,163/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2110°N, 82.3577°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Ware County County |
| Nearest Airport | Valdosta Regional (VLD) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| 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 | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in |
Waycross has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.8") and November the driest (2.2").