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Bowdon, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Carroll County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,284 Population 672/sq mi density
$44,674 Median Income $29,598 per capita
$172,700 Home Value $251,257 Zillow
$822 Median Rent 34.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
58 Violent Crime/100K 1,163 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$44,674 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$172,700 home value, $822/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
58 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bowdon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,091 ft (333 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density672/sq mi
Coordinates33.5378°N, 85.2540°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCarroll County County
Nearest AirportAnniston Regional (ANB)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.5"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.42"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.1 / 100
Community Resilience53.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively 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 Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 112 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 97 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 147 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 111 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 107 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 121 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 113 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 65 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 121 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 121 km
Mar 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Linwood, Georgia M2.8 128 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km ENE of Hollywood, Alabama M2.7 148 km
Jul 23, 1998 5 km SSE of Varnell, Georgia M2.7 149 km
Jun 18, 1998 8 km E of LaFayette, Georgia M2.7 131 km
Sep 14, 2000 3 km SSW of LaFayette, Georgia M2.7 127 km
Jun 27, 2020 6 km WSW of Chickamauga, Georgia M2.7 147 km
May 22, 2018 5 km W of Linwood, Georgia M2.6 132 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 96 km
Sep 13, 1994 16 km W of Linwood, Georgia M2.6 132 km
Sep 14, 2011 0 km WNW of Trussville, Alabama M2.6 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 3 204 km
1995 Opal Category 1 198 km
1985 Kate Category 1 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

502 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 86 fatalities, 1,408 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 32 km 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 99 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 69 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 85 km 22
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 69 km 0
May 1, 1953 EF4 72 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 71 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 81 km 6
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 73 km 0
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 94 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 37 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 75 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 63 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 4 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 86 km 0
Dec 16, 2000 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,740 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 42 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 35 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 40 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 87 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 66 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 37 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 43 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 44 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 37 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 92 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 40 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 57 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 38 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 77 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 67 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 38 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 63 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 50 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 38 km
2019 TL BUNN 2,688 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.4 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.1 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in

Bowdon has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.3").

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