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Braselton, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Jackson County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
14,139 Population 1,064/sq mi density
$113,810 Median Income $56,426 per capita
$425,900 Home Value $444,516 Zillow
$1,644 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
65 Violent Crime/100K 1,041 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$113,810 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$425,900 home value, $1,644/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
65 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Braselton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation867 ft (264 m)
Area12.5 sq mi (32.4 km²)
Population Density1,064/sq mi
Coordinates34.1076°N, 83.8129°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.4"
38% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.83"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.62"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience60.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 12, 2022.

Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 140 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 97 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 131 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 136 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 129 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 141 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 115 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 114 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 121 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 131 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 149 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 126 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 142 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 138 km
Dec 10, 2013 11 km SSE of Wildwood Lake, Tennessee M2.8 135 km
Jan 19, 1990 4 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M2.8 138 km
Jul 5, 1996 7 km WNW of Marble, North Carolina M2.8 123 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 118 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 139 km
May 26, 1994 13 km E of Benton, Tennessee M2.7 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 223 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 258 km
1985 Kate Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

417 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 41 fatalities, 1,135 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 82 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 56 km 6
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 88 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 63 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 99 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 100 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 31 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 55 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 58 km 3
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 53 km 1
Mar 29, 1991 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 24, 1975 EF3 76 km 3
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 22 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 31 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 77 km 0
Jan 10, 1972 EF3 73 km 1
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 36 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 64 km
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 91 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 65 km
2020 CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP 2,421 97 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 73 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 57 km
2010 BRAMLETT RIDGE 2,200 84 km
2023 BRAMLETT RIDGE FY 23 2,172 84 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,133 84 km
2023 TRAIL RIDGE FY23 2,085 73 km
2019 COMPARTMENT 107 2,058 98 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,047 98 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,998 73 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,911 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,879 90 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,873 89 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,848 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,803 77 km
2022 UNNAMED 1,778 95 km
2010 COMPT 155 1,775 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in Driest
October 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in

Braselton has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and September the driest (3.6").

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