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Elberton, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Elbert County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,691
Population
975/sq mi density
$41,454
Median Income
$26,419 per capita
$97,500
Home Value
$172,379 Zillow
$846
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
625
Violent Crime/100K
5,277 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$41,454 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,500 home value, $846/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
625 violent crimes/100K (64% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Elberton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 975/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1068°N, 82.8727°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Elbert County County |
| Nearest Airport | Anderson Regional (AND) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively 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 Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in |
Elberton has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and September the driest (3.2").