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Duluth, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Forsyth County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
31,958 Population 3,145/sq mi density
$95,580 Median Income $45,969 per capita
$366,000 Home Value $442,283 Zillow
$1,785 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
94 Violent Crime/100K 2,069 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$95,580 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$366,000 home value, $1,785/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Duluth 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

Elevation1,056 ft (322 m)
Area10.2 sq mi (26.3 km²)
Population Density3,145/sq mi
Coordinates34.0015°N, 84.1505°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyForsyth County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.4"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.06"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.74"

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

66 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 M4.6 147 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 148 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 122 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 122 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 136 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 119 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 124 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 121 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 113 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 141 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 145 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 146 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 142 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 119 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 129 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 137 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 130 km
Dec 10, 2013 11 km SSE of Wildwood Lake, Tennessee M2.8 126 km
Mar 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Linwood, Georgia M2.8 135 km
Jul 5, 1996 7 km WNW of Marble, North Carolina M2.8 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 213 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 291 km
1985 Kate Category 1 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

483 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 69 fatalities, 1,406 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 82 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 49 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 100 km 9
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 44 km 6
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 98 km 0
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 83 km 1
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 76 km 1
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 89 km 2
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 48 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 56 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 81 km 9
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 64 km 3
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 51 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 66 km 1
Mar 29, 1991 EF3 50 km 0
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 4, 1977 EF3 99 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,084 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 UNNAMED 5,084 87 km
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 69 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,294 98 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 91 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 87 km
2023 TRAIL RIDGE FY23 2,085 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,077 98 km
2019 COMPARTMENT 107 2,058 92 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,047 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,998 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,949 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,879 96 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,873 95 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,848 91 km
2022 UNNAMED 1,778 98 km
2010 COMPT 155 1,775 96 km
1999 PIGEON ROOST 1,729 78 km
2019 COMPARTMENT 115 1,719 95 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,701 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 5.0 in
March 53°F (12°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 4.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Driest
November 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in

Duluth has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (3.7").

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