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Epworth, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Fannin County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,509 Population 1,465/sq mi density
$71,332 Median Income $25,813 per capita
$137,900 Home Value $424,775 Zillow
$1,376 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
848 Violent Crime/100K 1,697 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$71,332 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,900 home value, $1,376/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
848 violent crimes/100K (123% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Epworth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,748 ft (533 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density1,465/sq mi
Coordinates34.9510°N, 84.3808°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFannin County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.3"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.78"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability73.7 / 100
Community Resilience35.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
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)

Earthquake History

174 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 125 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 75 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 47 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 110 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 39 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 129 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 124 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 73 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 93 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 95 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 47 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 136 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 79 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 101 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 65 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 15 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 97 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 77 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 139 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

343 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 102 fatalities, 1,616 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 71 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 73 km 20
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 7 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 65 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 79 km 9
May 2, 1953 EF4 73 km 4
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 80 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 36 km 2
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 86 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 74 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 51 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 77 km 12
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 15, 1994 EF3 70 km 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 89 km 9
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROUGH RIDGE 27,610 20 km
2016 ROCK MOUNTAIN 25,224 78 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 82 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 66 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 50 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 64 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 58 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 20 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 43 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,888 57 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 20 km
2019 COW CAMP 3,786 62 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 43 km
2016 CAMP BRANCH 3,234 79 km
2023 PANTHER KNOB 3,170 77 km
2019 JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX 3,120 29 km
2010 COW CAMP-A 2,953 61 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 41 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 30 km
2023 SMITH MOUNTAIN 2,807 21 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 5.9 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 5.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
September 67°F (20°C) 4.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
December 40°F (4°C) 5.3 in

Epworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.8").

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