Elberton, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Elbert County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,691
Population
975/sq mi density
$41,454
Median Income
$26,419 per capita
$97,500
Home Value
$181,220 Zillow
$846
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
787
Violent Crime/100K
2,548 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$41,454 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,500 home value, $846/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
787 violent crimes/100K (107% 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. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 4.6 in |
Elberton has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.3").