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Cornelia, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Habersham County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,813
Population
1,160/sq mi density
$40,192
Median Income
$30,744 per capita
$210,200
Home Value
$298,925 Zillow
$949
Median Rent
34.2% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
525
Violent Crime/100K
5,557 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$40,192 median income, 1.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$210,200 home value, $949/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
525 violent crimes/100K (38% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cornelia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,476 ft (450 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5166°N, 83.5315°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Habersham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oconee County Regional (CEU) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | Driest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.3 in |
Cornelia has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (4.5").