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Buchanan, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Haralson County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,324
Population
889/sq mi density
$49,271
Median Income
$21,183 per capita
$173,400
Home Value
$268,187 Zillow
$914
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
270
Violent Crime/100K
2,637 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$49,271 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$173,400 home value, $914/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
270 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Buchanan 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 Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,199 ft (365 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 889/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8005°N, 85.1798°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Haralson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.1 / 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 Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.1 in |
Buchanan has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.3").