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Cumming, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Forsyth County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
7,869 Population 1,041/sq mi density
$79,073 Median Income $39,294 per capita
$366,800 Home Value $594,144 Zillow
$1,525 Median Rent 33.6% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
106 Violent Crime/100K 6,989 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$79,073 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$366,800 home value, $1,525/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Cumming enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,255 ft (383 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.9 km²)
Population Density1,041/sq mi
Coordinates34.2061°N, 84.1338°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyForsyth County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.4"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.90"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience73.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

87 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.1 on May 10, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 141 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 150 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 125 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 104 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 129 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 132 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 96 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 150 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 139 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 94 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 103 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 123 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 140 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 139 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 141 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 123 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 100 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 146 km
May 29, 1991 5 km N of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M2.9 135 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 235 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

444 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 77 fatalities, 1,421 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 83 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 59 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 26 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 90 km 9
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 84 km 4
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 77 km 1
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 54 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 91 km 2
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 29 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 42 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 34 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 76 km 9
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 61 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 45 km 1
Mar 29, 1991 EF3 63 km 0
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 4, 1977 EF3 98 km 1
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 89 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,084 95 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 99 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 47 km
2019 JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX 3,120 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 93 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 72 km
2010 BRAMLETT RIDGE 2,200 85 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,199 98 km
2023 BRAMLETT RIDGE FY 23 2,172 85 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,133 85 km
2023 TRAIL RIDGE FY23 2,085 70 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,998 70 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,911 85 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,866 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,803 82 km
2023 SLICK SHOALS RX FY23 1,760 82 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,753 87 km
1999 PIGEON ROOST 1,729 56 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,701 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.9 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Driest
July 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
November 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
December 44°F (6°C) 5.0 in

Cumming has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (3.9").

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