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Ellijay, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Gilmer County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,931
Population
538/sq mi density
$47,639
Median Income
$28,051 per capita
$277,600
Home Value
$406,988 Zillow
$728
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
116
Violent Crime/100K
1,684 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$47,639 median income, 3.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$277,600 home value, $728/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,234 ft (376 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 538/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6913°N, 84.4839°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Gilmer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.5 in |
Ellijay has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (4.1").