Blairsville, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Union County County
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
816
Population
674/sq mi density
$24,167
Median Income
$23,106 per capita
$174,300
Home Value
$382,871 Zillow
$730
Median Rent
43.6% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$24,167 median income, 2.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$174,300 home value, $730/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Blairsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,882 ft (574 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 674/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8757°N, 83.9547°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Union County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oconee County Regional (CEU) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.5 in |
Blairsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 37°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (4.2").