Eatonton, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Putnam County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,430
Population
314/sq mi density
$52,989
Median Income
$29,061 per capita
$144,800
Home Value
$408,147 Zillow
$881
Median Rent
38.1% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
120
Violent Crime/100K
1,411 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,989 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,800 home value, $881/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
120 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Eatonton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 20.6 sq mi (53.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 314/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3258°N, 83.3889°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Putnam County County |
| Nearest Airport | Baldwin County Regional (MLJ) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in |
Eatonton has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and May the driest (2.6").