East Ellijay, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Gilmer County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
418
Population
127/sq mi density
$26,563
Median Income
$40,269 per capita
$167,200
Home Value
$406,988 Zillow
$642
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
278
Violent Crime/100K
2,112 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$26,563 median income, 5.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$167,200 home value, $642/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
278 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
East Ellijay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.4 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,382 ft (421 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 127/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6652°N, 84.4908°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Gilmer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
East Ellijay has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.5").