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Alto, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Banks County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,187
Population
1,032/sq mi density
$54,479
Median Income
$23,016 per capita
$132,900
Home Value
$290,981 Zillow
$927
Median Rent
36.5% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
121
Violent Crime/100K
1,302 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,479 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,900 home value, $927/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
121 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Alto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,347 ft (411 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,032/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4650°N, 83.5726°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Banks County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oconee County Regional (CEU) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.8 in |
Alto has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and September the driest (4.2").