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West Point, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Chambers County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,501 Population 271/sq mi density
$53,375 Median Income $22,235 per capita
$155,600 Home Value $203,529 Zillow
$724 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
797 Violent Crime/100K 4,544 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$53,375 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,600 home value, $724/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
797 violent crimes/100K (110% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
West Point enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Area11.3 sq mi (29.2 km²)
Population Density271/sq mi
Coordinates32.8985°N, 85.1415°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyChambers County County
Nearest AirportAuburn University Regional (AUO)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.02"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.4 / 100
Community Resilience41.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 12, 2022.

Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 142 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 65 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 110 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 112 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 131 km
Mar 17, 2009 5 km W of Ragland, Alabama M2.5 137 km
Oct 6, 2003 11 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.5 113 km
Jan 4, 2008 14 km N of Hollins, Alabama M2.5 99 km
May 11, 1998 2 km SSE of Glencoe, Alabama M2.5 136 km
Aug 18, 1993 2 km NNW of Lakeview Estates, Georgia M2.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 248 km
2018 Michael Category 4 146 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 293 km
1995 Opal Category 3 155 km
1985 Kate Category 1 219 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

496 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 65 fatalities, 1,241 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 40 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 59 km 23
May 1, 1953 EF4 82 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 4 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 60 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 77 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 75 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 18, 1996 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 51 km 0
Dec 3, 1983 EF3 99 km 2
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 76 km 2
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 92 km 0
Jan 26, 1974 EF3 40 km 1
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 19, 1970 EF3 9 km 2
Dec 24, 1964 EF3 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,987 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 13,987 86 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,827 86 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,788 86 km
2006 UNNAMED 6,753 95 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,854 85 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,600 96 km
2004 UNNAMED 5,397 61 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 97 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 93 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 99 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,429 68 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,362 77 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,305 84 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 88 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,267 95 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,210 74 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 98 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,018 88 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,992 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in
March 55°F (13°C) 6.0 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.8 in
May 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.1 in

West Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and October the driest (3.0").

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