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Chatsworth, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Murray County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,857 Population 947/sq mi density
$68,176 Median Income $24,799 per capita
$199,100 Home Value $243,264 Zillow
$823 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
537 Violent Crime/100K 3,618 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$68,176 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$199,100 home value, $823/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
537 violent crimes/100K (41% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Chatsworth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²)
Population Density947/sq mi
Coordinates34.7811°N, 84.7825°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMurray County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.14"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.62"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0470 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.8 / 100
Community Resilience8.8 / 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 Very Low
Winter Weather Very 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)

Earthquake History

152 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 10, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 84 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 112 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 133 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 83 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 134 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 124 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 19 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 70 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 127 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 73 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 126 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 60 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 86 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 55 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 84 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 68 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 91 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 126 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 109 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

399 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 116 fatalities, 1,759 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 38 km 20
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 85 km 4
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 98 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 97 km 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 76 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 48 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 40 km 9
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 62 km 6
May 19, 1973 EF4 95 km 0
May 2, 1953 EF4 82 km 4
May 8, 2024 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 47 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 92 km 4
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 37 km 2
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 51 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 52 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 78 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROUGH RIDGE 27,610 23 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 87 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 93 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 31 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 81 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 86 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,888 93 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 35 km
2019 COW CAMP 3,786 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 61 km
2019 JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX 3,120 71 km
2010 COW CAMP-A 2,953 98 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 67 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 15 km
2023 SMITH MOUNTAIN 2,807 53 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,758 66 km
2013 MCINTYRE-A 2,695 88 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 77 km
2024 RX - O11 TOWEE O12 WILDCAT 2,597 56 km
2024 RX - O33 ROCK CREEK_SEED ORCHARD 2,445 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 5.2 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 4.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in Driest
November 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.1 in

Chatsworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (3.6").

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