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Canon, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Franklin County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
888
Population
285/sq mi density
$38,500
Median Income
$21,255 per capita
$113,200
Home Value
$267,818 Zillow
$831
Median Rent
40.4% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$38,500 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,200 home value, $831/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Canon 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 51.2 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 881 ft (269 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 285/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3417°N, 83.1118°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Anderson Regional (AND) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very 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 Moderate |
| 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 | 42°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in |
Canon has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and September the driest (3.8").