Sign In Register

Cave Spring, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Floyd County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,148 Population 313/sq mi density
$47,560 Median Income $23,972 per capita
$150,700 Home Value $243,318 Zillow
$846 Median Rent 34.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$47,560 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$150,700 home value, $846/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Cave Spring enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation676 ft (206 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density313/sq mi
Coordinates34.1086°N, 85.3397°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFloyd County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.8"
39% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.54"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.0 / 100
Community Resilience44.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

81 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 51 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 106 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 106 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 143 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 83 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 97 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 57 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 125 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 46 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 107 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 102 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 49 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 106 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 123 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 128 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 111 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 95 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 57 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 93 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 261 km
1995 Opal Category 1 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

539 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 163 fatalities, 1,926 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 67 km 25
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 82 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 92 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 86 km 20
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 43 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 78 km 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 86 km 22
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 29 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 65 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 51 km 9
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 97 km 6
May 19, 1973 EF4 55 km 0
May 8, 2024 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 84 km 6
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 93 km 2
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 63 km 0
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 76 km 4
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 65 km 0
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 44 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,740 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 42 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 45 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 36 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 97 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 46 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 36 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 42 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 40 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 43 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 90 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 47 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 32 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 52 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 95 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 56 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 52 km
2019 TL BUNN 2,688 89 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 44 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,667 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,642 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 5.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.3 in
May 67°F (20°C) 4.5 in
June 74°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in

Cave Spring has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.2").

View full weather details →