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Carnesville, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Franklin County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
717 Population 199/sq mi density
$65,000 Median Income $45,370 per capita
$158,100 Home Value $304,294 Zillow
$870 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
90 Violent Crime/100K 1,075 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,100 home value, $870/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
90 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Carnesville 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 52.1 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.8°F
13% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density199/sq mi
Coordinates34.3753°N, 83.2275°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFranklin County County
Nearest AirportOconee County Regional (CEU)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.87"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.82"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.0 / 100
Community Resilience34.1 / 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)

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 122 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 147 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 137 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 83 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 126 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 86 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 138 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 124 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 129 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 148 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 104 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 123 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 103 km
Apr 14, 2005 19 km SE of Vonore, Tennessee M2.8 145 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 129 km
Jul 5, 1996 7 km WNW of Marble, North Carolina M2.8 116 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 103 km
May 23, 2023 4 km N of West Canton, North Carolina M2.8 138 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 140 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 261 km
1989 Hugo Category 2 198 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

373 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 698 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 69 km 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 30 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 73 km 1
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 62 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 40 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 77 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 92 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 68 km 1
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 44 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 98 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 60 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 67 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 65 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 54 km 0
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 96 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCK MOUNTAIN (25,224 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROCK MOUNTAIN 25,224 74 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 87 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 89 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,084 68 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 88 km
2016 CAMP BRANCH 3,234 94 km
2023 PANTHER KNOB 3,170 89 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 86 km
2020 CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP 2,421 48 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 81 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 26 km
2010 BRAMLETT RIDGE 2,200 63 km
2023 BRAMLETT RIDGE FY 23 2,172 63 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,133 63 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,087 99 km
2023 TRAIL RIDGE FY23 2,085 67 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 84 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,998 67 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,911 63 km
2020 C-250 LC 1,887 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in
March 53°F (11°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 4.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in Driest
October 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.6 in

Carnesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and September the driest (3.8").

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