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Winder, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Barrow County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
18,847 Population 1,263/sq mi density
$59,944 Median Income $30,341 per capita
$251,700 Home Value $339,255 Zillow
$1,092 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
277 Violent Crime/100K 4,115 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$59,944 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$251,700 home value, $1,092/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
277 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Winder enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Area12.9 sq mi (33.5 km²)
Population Density1,263/sq mi
Coordinates33.9926°N, 83.7231°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBarrow County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.67"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.1 / 100
Community Resilience35.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 12, 2022.

Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 122 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 84 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 146 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 120 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 126 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 130 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 99 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 146 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 136 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 141 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 127 km
Dec 10, 2013 11 km SSE of Wildwood Lake, Tennessee M2.8 150 km
Jul 5, 1996 7 km WNW of Marble, North Carolina M2.8 137 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 103 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 106 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 122 km
May 26, 1994 13 km E of Benton, Tennessee M2.7 150 km
Jul 23, 1998 5 km SSE of Varnell, Georgia M2.7 148 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 128 km
Mar 26, 2019 10 km W of Forest Hills, North Carolina M2.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 211 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 253 km
1985 Kate Category 1 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

410 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 49 fatalities, 1,233 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 88 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 94 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 70 km 6
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 91 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 78 km 1
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 46 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 70 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 73 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 83 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 90 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 67 km 1
Mar 29, 1991 EF3 87 km 0
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 24, 1975 EF3 79 km 3
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 37 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 16 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 78 km 0
Jan 10, 1972 EF3 72 km 1
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 50 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,084 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 UNNAMED 5,084 50 km
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 76 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 96 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 80 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 95 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,753 94 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 95 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,574 91 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,433 95 km
2010 COMPT 120 2,412 91 km
1999 COMP 1312 2,401 95 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,294 90 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 58 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 64 km
2010 BRAMLETT RIDGE 2,200 95 km
2023 BRAMLETT RIDGE FY 23 2,172 95 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,143 93 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,133 95 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,101 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in Driest
October 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in

Winder has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and September the driest (3.4").

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