Cartersville, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Bartow County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
23,617
Population
823/sq mi density
$78,640
Median Income
$38,580 per capita
$298,000
Home Value
$324,788 Zillow
$1,194
Median Rent
29.1% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
270
Violent Crime/100K
1,719 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$78,640 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$298,000 home value, $1,194/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
270 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Cartersville 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. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 757 ft (231 m) |
| Area | 29.3 sq mi (75.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 823/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1646°N, 84.8017°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bartow County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 (5°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in |
Cartersville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (3.3").