Sign In Register

Cataula, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Harris County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,898 Population 293/sq mi density
$119,737 Median Income $36,318 per capita
$299,200 Home Value $372,366 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$119,737 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$299,200 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Cataula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation645 ft (197 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²)
Population Density293/sq mi
Coordinates32.6650°N, 84.8652°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHarris County County
Nearest AirportAuburn University Regional (AUO)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.87"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.8 / 100
Community Resilience52.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very 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 Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 134 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 100 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 145 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 147 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 123 km
Oct 6, 2003 11 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.5 148 km
Jan 4, 2008 14 km N of Hollins, Alabama M2.5 134 km
Aug 18, 1993 2 km NNW of Lakeview Estates, Georgia M2.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 212 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 277 km
2018 Michael Category 5 110 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 276 km
1998 Earl Category 1 296 km
1995 Opal Category 3 166 km
1985 Kate Category 2 183 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

459 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 66 fatalities, 1,255 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 72 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 63 km 23
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 40 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 62 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 63 km 2
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 88 km 2
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 68 km 2
Feb 18, 1975 EF3 89 km 2
Jan 26, 1974 EF3 77 km 1
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 19, 1970 EF3 36 km 2
Dec 25, 1964 EF3 81 km 2
Dec 24, 1964 EF3 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,987 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 13,987 81 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,827 79 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,788 78 km
2006 UNNAMED 6,753 83 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,854 81 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,600 85 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,442 96 km
2004 UNNAMED 5,397 25 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,733 96 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,429 37 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,362 72 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,305 71 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,210 43 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,018 92 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,992 34 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,754 38 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,718 71 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,666 67 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,501 32 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,487 42 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in
March 56°F (14°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in Driest
November 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
December 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in

Cataula has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (2.4").

View full weather details →