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Carl, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Jackson County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
178 Population 163/sq mi density
$42,281 Median Income $34,770 per capita
$336,700 Home Value $277,536 Zillow
$1,164 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
222 Violent Crime/100K 1,430 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$42,281 median income, 0.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$336,700 home value, $1,164/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
222 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Carl 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

Elevation1,068 ft (326 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density163/sq mi
Coordinates34.0030°N, 83.8140°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
43 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

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

Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 92 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 140 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 125 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 129 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 126 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 131 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 139 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 130 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 104 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 135 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 150 km
Jan 19, 1990 4 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M2.8 146 km
Dec 10, 2013 11 km SSE of Wildwood Lake, Tennessee M2.8 143 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 135 km
Jul 5, 1996 7 km WNW of Marble, North Carolina M2.8 134 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 109 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 128 km
Jun 18, 1998 8 km E of LaFayette, Georgia M2.7 149 km
Jul 23, 1998 5 km SSE of Varnell, Georgia M2.7 141 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 137 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 1 212 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 261 km
1985 Kate Category 1 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

419 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 50 fatalities, 1,256 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 98 km 5
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 63 km 6
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 96 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 75 km 1
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 43 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 66 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 67 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 86 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 82 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 64 km 1
Mar 29, 1991 EF3 80 km 0
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 24, 1975 EF3 71 km 3
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 33 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 23 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 71 km 0
Jan 10, 1972 EF3 66 km 1
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 42 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 58 km
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 80 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 98 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 100 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 75 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 97 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,753 98 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 97 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,574 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,433 98 km
2010 COMPT 120 2,412 93 km
1999 COMP 1312 2,401 97 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,294 91 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 65 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 67 km
2010 BRAMLETT RIDGE 2,200 95 km
2023 BRAMLETT RIDGE FY 23 2,172 95 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,143 97 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,133 95 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,101 94 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

Carl 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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