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Athens-Clarke County, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Clarke County County

3.3 /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 292 sunny days/yr
306 Violent Crime/100K 3,121 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$51,655 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$271,800 home value, $1,162/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
306 violent crimes/100K
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 49°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation663 ft (202 m)
Area118.2 sq mi (306.0 km²)
Population Density1,091/sq mi
Coordinates33.9496°N, 83.3701°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyClarke County County
Nearest AirportBaldwin County Regional (MLJ)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.51"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0471 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.9 / 100
Community Resilience45.9 / 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)

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 119 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 115 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 53 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 88 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 150 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 138 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 108 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 83 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 123 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 121 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 122 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 94 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 121 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 83 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 101 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 80 km
Jan 7, 1992 5 km NNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M2.7 132 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 95 km
Jul 5, 2025 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M2.7 118 km
Mar 26, 2019 10 km W of Forest Hills, North Carolina M2.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 1 295 km
2018 Michael Category 1 212 km
1989 Hugo Category 2 225 km
1985 Kate Category 1 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

375 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 50 fatalities, 797 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 86 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 100 km 6
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 75 km 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 79 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 95 km 1
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 84 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 56 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 89 km 1
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 68 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 92 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 99 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 86 km 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 88 km 1
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 77 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 60 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 26 km 1
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 21, 1962 EF3 100 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 23 km
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 67 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 94 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 98 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 84 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 95 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,753 88 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 95 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,574 85 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,433 92 km
2020 CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP 2,421 97 km
2010 COMPT 120 2,412 90 km
1999 COMP 1312 2,401 95 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,294 92 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 36 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 64 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,143 87 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,101 85 km
2023 TRAIL RIDGE FY23 2,085 99 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 4.9 in
February 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.5 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
May 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in Driest
October 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in Coldest

Athens-Clarke County has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and September the driest (3.3").

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