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Centralhatchee, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Heard County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
497 Population 152/sq mi density
$40,625 Median Income $31,150 per capita
$1,146 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
721 Violent Crime/100K 2,884 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$40,625 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
721 violent crimes/100K (90% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Centralhatchee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density152/sq mi
Coordinates33.3689°N, 85.1037°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHeard County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
40% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.18"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.7 / 100
Community Resilience11.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

34 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 M4.6 134 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 120 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 133 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 129 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 136 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 135 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 141 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 67 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 134 km
Mar 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Linwood, Georgia M2.8 148 km
Sep 14, 2000 3 km SSW of LaFayette, Georgia M2.7 146 km
Jun 18, 1998 8 km E of LaFayette, Georgia M2.7 150 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 103 km
Feb 7, 2007 7 km N of Trion, Georgia M2.6 139 km
Jan 5, 2010 0 km NW of LaFayette, Georgia M2.6 150 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 106 km
Apr 29, 2003 8 km ENE of Fort Payne, Alabama M2.6 132 km
Sep 14, 2011 0 km WNW of Trussville, Alabama M2.6 143 km
Jun 2, 2017 7 km NW of Broomtown, Alabama M2.6 124 km
Feb 25, 2025 8 km N of Menlo, Georgia M2.6 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 286 km
2018 Michael Category 3 181 km
1995 Opal Category 1 192 km
1985 Kate Category 1 257 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

528 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 64 fatalities, 1,625 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 15 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 85 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 73 km 0
May 1, 1953 EF4 79 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 53 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 100 km 6
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 54 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 84 km 2
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 80 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 27 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 82 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 87 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 70 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 29, 1991 EF3 66 km 0
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 65 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 58 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 64 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 95 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 78 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 60 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 66 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 67 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 61 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 63 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 70 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 61 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 88 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 90 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 60 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 75 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 72 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 60 km
2019 TL BUNN 2,688 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in
March 53°F (12°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 4.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.1 in

Centralhatchee has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.2").

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