Athens-Clarke County, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Clarke County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
126,987
Population
1,091/sq mi density
$51,655
Median Income
$31,836 per capita
$271,800
Home Value
$328,657 Zillow
$1,162
Median Rent
36.3% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
409
Violent Crime/100K
2,310 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$51,655 median income, 5.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$271,800 home value, $1,162/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
409 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Athens-Clarke County enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 118.2 sq mi (306.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,091/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9496°N, 83.3701°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Clarke County County |
| Nearest Airport | Baldwin County Regional (MLJ) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 46.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 61.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0471 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4 in |
Athens-Clarke County has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and May the driest (3.3").