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Acworth, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Bartow County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
22,370 Population 2,445/sq mi density
$80,703 Median Income $38,353 per capita
$309,800 Home Value $406,640 Zillow
$1,569 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
70 Violent Crime/100K 1,907 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$80,703 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$309,800 home value, $1,569/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Acworth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation884 ft (269 m)
Area8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²)
Population Density2,445/sq mi
Coordinates34.0620°N, 84.6811°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBartow County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.94"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability11.4 / 100
Community Resilience29.8 / 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 Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 100 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 149 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 100 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 146 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 117 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 112 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 125 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 117 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 98 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 98 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 94 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 113 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 97 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 121 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 101 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 100 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 91 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 144 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 121 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 230 km
1995 Opal Category 1 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

474 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 76 fatalities, 1,473 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 100 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 33 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 16 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 47 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 59 km 9
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 40 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 61 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 100 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 95 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 40 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 80 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 36 km 9
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 82 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 65 km 3
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 66 km 1
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 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 89 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 87 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 82 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 90 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 84 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 90 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 84 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 80 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 91 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 92 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 93 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 95 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 91 km
2019 540C 2,622 85 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,611 81 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,584 94 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,568 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 5.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.6 in

Acworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.2").

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