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Cohutta, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Whitfield County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,018 Population 185/sq mi density
$73,894 Median Income $33,639 per capita
$200,500 Home Value $279,262 Zillow
$863 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
232 Violent Crime/100K 1,626 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,894 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,500 home value, $863/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Cohutta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²)
Population Density185/sq mi
Coordinates34.9553°N, 84.9672°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWhitfield County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.18"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.58"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.0 / 100
Community Resilience12.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

148 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 79 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 111 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 119 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 84 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 122 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 100 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 14 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 119 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 52 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 123 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 63 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 45 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 67 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 124 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 65 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 63 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 48 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 83 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 87 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

363 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 119 fatalities, 1,512 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 59 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 88 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 100 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 21 km 20
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 96 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 86 km 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 92 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 51 km 9
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 87 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 61 km 4
May 19, 1973 EF4 90 km 0
May 2, 1953 EF4 65 km 4
May 8, 2024 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 27 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 80 km 4
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 28 km 2
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 68 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 26 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 77 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 34 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 88 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 92 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 35 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 85 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 61 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,888 92 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 37 km
2019 COW CAMP 3,786 98 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,539 99 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 84 km
2019 JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX 3,120 80 km
2010 COW CAMP-A 2,953 98 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 62 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 25 km
2023 SMITH MOUNTAIN 2,807 56 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,758 62 km
2013 MCINTYRE-A 2,695 90 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 75 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 5.0 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 4.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 71°F (21°C) 4.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in Driest
November 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in
December 42°F (5°C) 5.2 in

Cohutta has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.6").

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