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Buford, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Hall County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
17,611
Population
926/sq mi density
$71,598
Median Income
$32,054 per capita
$346,400
Home Value
$464,912 Zillow
$1,256
Median Rent
30.7% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$71,598 median income, 2.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$346,400 home value, $1,256/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Buford 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 Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,064 ft (324 m) |
| Area | 17.1 sq mi (44.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 926/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1186°N, 83.9886°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.6 in |
Buford has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and October the driest (3.8").