Chattahoochee Hills, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Douglas County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
3,537 Population 61/sq mi density
$76,552 Median Income $60,441 per capita
$338,800 Home Value $545,410 Zillow
$1,148 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,552 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$338,800 home value, $1,148/mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
49.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Chattahoochee Hills 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. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Area58.3 sq mi (150.9 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates33.5811°N, 84.7459°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDouglas County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.75"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood
Good Days %85.2%
Unhealthy Days2

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0466 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience31.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

40 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 M4.6 130 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 140 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 130 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 150 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 149 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 126 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 129 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 147 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 107 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 127 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 129 km
Mar 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Linwood, Georgia M2.8 135 km
Jun 18, 1998 8 km E of LaFayette, Georgia M2.7 133 km
Jul 23, 1998 5 km SSE of Varnell, Georgia M2.7 143 km
Sep 14, 2000 3 km SSW of LaFayette, Georgia M2.7 132 km
May 22, 2018 5 km W of Linwood, Georgia M2.6 138 km
Nov 16, 1993 6 km NNW of Linwood, Georgia M2.6 142 km
Apr 29, 2003 8 km ENE of Fort Payne, Alabama M2.6 129 km
Jan 5, 2010 0 km NW of LaFayette, Georgia M2.6 135 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 138 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 1 288 km
2018 Michael Category 3 183 km
1995 Opal Category 1 232 km
1985 Kate Category 1 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

491 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 49 fatalities, 1,133 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 55 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 66 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 38 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 96 km 6
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 86 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 90 km 0
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 87 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 60 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 76 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 49 km 2
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 66 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 51 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 82 km 9
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 72 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 81 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 76 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 77 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 78 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 79 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 83 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 76 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 80 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 80 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 99 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 82 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 94 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 82 km
2010 ML 0301 RX BURN 2,631 94 km
2019 540C 2,622 80 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,611 75 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,584 83 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,568 81 km
2021 SC RATTLESNAKE M 2,568 84 km
2022 SC JOSEPH SPRINGS A B 2,565 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 4.6 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
May 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
December 47°F (9°C) 4.6 in

Chattahoochee Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.3").

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