Wildwood, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Dade County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
244 Population 76/sq mi density
$70,833 Median Income $25,728 per capita
$89,300 Home Value $233,177 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$70,833 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,300 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Wildwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation717 ft (219 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates34.9669°N, 85.4215°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDade County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.6"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 3.6"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.99"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.78"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.0 / 100
Community Resilience12.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

139 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 10, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 56 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 145 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 79 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 122 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 143 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 56 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 92 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 148 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 67 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 96 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 99 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 112 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 6 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 83 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 82 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 13 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 103 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 47 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 37 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

451 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 145 fatalities, 1,656 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 82 km 25
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 48 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 42 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 64 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 24 km 20
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 74 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 51 km 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 100 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 98 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 62 km 9
May 19, 1973 EF4 63 km 0
May 2, 1953 EF4 85 km 4
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 84 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 15 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 45 km 4
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 65 km 2
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 82 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 30 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROUGH RIDGE 27,610 76 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 76 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 37 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 78 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 66 km
2023 SMITH MOUNTAIN 2,807 96 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,758 96 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 56 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 61 km
2024 RX - O11 TOWEE O12 WILDCAT 2,597 94 km
2024 RX - O33 ROCK CREEK_SEED ORCHARD 2,445 79 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,405 60 km
2007 WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE 2,285 63 km
2018 RUFF CREEK 2,281 48 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,199 50 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,866 51 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,806 94 km
2016 BRIDGE CREEK ROAD 1,777 33 km
2014 SOUTH EAST COMPLEX 1,753 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 6.0 in Wettest
March 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in
April 58°F (14°C) 5.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.4 in

Wildwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.0") and October the driest (3.8").

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