Blue Ridge, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Fannin County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,688
Population
630/sq mi density
$45,938
Median Income
$27,880 per capita
$258,700
Home Value
$513,072 Zillow
$837
Median Rent
25.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$45,938 median income, 0.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$258,700 home value, $837/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Blue Ridge 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 59.4 inches. The area receives 2.9 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 | 1,743 ft (531 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 630/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8665°N, 84.3219°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Fannin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
Blue Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 37°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.5").