Demorest, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Habersham County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,335
Population
1,042/sq mi density
$69,583
Median Income
$24,458 per capita
$216,800
Home Value
$316,722 Zillow
$1,244
Median Rent
19.5% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
49
Violent Crime/100K
243 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$69,583 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$216,800 home value, $1,244/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
49 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Demorest 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. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,321 ft (403 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,042/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5635°N, 83.5423°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Habersham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oconee County Regional (CEU) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.5 in |
Demorest has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and May the driest (3.9").