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Waynesville, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Brantley County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
979 Population 1,064/sq mi density
$62,702 Median Income $23,109 per capita
$172,200 Home Value $165,691 Zillow
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
190 Violent Crime/100K 1,524 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$62,702 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$172,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
190 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Waynesville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation50 ft (15 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density1,064/sq mi
Coordinates31.2272°N, 81.7836°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBrantley County County
Nearest AirportWright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (LIY)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 7.05"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.2 / 100
Community Resilience31.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively 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 Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively 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 M3.9 140 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 128 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 147 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 144 km
2024 Debby Category 1 214 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 103 km
2022 Ian Category 1 266 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 198 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 200 km
2018 Michael Category 3 223 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 114 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 236 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 258 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 277 km
2004 Charley Category 1 151 km
1999 Floyd Category 3 265 km
1999 Irene Category 1 198 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 256 km
1985 Kate Category 1 166 km
1985 Bob Category 1 125 km
1984 Diana Category 2 189 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

259 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 186 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 100 km 1
May 11, 2008 EF4 37 km 0
Dec 2, 2018 EF3 55 km 0
Nov 18, 1968 EF3 50 km 0
Mar 9, 2024 EF2 19 km 0
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 54 km 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 89 km 0
Mar 22, 2005 EF2 36 km 0
Aug 12, 2004 EF2 84 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF2 67 km 4
Oct 26, 1997 EF2 70 km 0
Oct 2, 1994 EF2 60 km 0
Feb 27, 1984 EF2 45 km 0
Mar 16, 1976 EF2 52 km 0
May 12, 1974 EF2 79 km 2
May 12, 1974 EF2 68 km 0
Apr 23, 1971 EF2 88 km 0
Jan 15, 1971 EF2 66 km 0
Jan 15, 1971 EF2 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (328,827 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX 328,827 90 km
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) 215,381 60 km
2017 WEST MIMS 166,737 81 km
2011 HONEY PRAIRIE 147,065 77 km
2011 CRAVENS HAMMOCK 142,688 70 km
2002 BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX 107,076 79 km
1999 FRIENDLY 75,089 95 km
2007 SWEAT FARM ROAD 52,495 63 km
1990 SHORTS 21,413 84 km
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 72 km
2011 GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) 19,730 43 km
2011 SWEAT FARM AGAIN 19,698 71 km
2011 DURDIN PRAIRIE 19,487 56 km
1998 UNNAMED 16,594 92 km
1999 HICKORY IS 14,656 67 km
2008 UNNAMED 12,186 90 km
2002 BAY CREEK 11,917 77 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,963 89 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,163 88 km
2011 RACEPOND 7,951 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
March 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
April 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in Warmest, Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in
October 69°F (20°C) 2.8 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in Driest
December 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in

Waynesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.1") and November the driest (2.5").

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