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Eton, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Murray County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
961 Population 751/sq mi density
$75,441 Median Income $23,543 per capita
$219,900 Home Value $243,264 Zillow
$921 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$75,441 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$219,900 home value, $921/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Eton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation778 ft (237 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density751/sq mi
Coordinates34.8282°N, 84.7678°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMurray County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.14"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.62"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0470 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.8 / 100
Community Resilience8.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

155 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 10, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 87 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 107 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 134 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 79 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 129 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 120 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 14 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 65 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 122 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 68 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 121 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 61 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 81 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 51 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 78 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 68 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 85 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 130 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 108 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

387 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 116 fatalities, 1,676 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 82 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 38 km 20
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 100 km 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 81 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 45 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 45 km 9
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 65 km 6
May 19, 1973 EF4 98 km 0
May 2, 1953 EF4 77 km 4
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 46 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 32 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 94 km 4
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 57 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 49 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 78 km 1
Apr 24, 2010 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 88 km 2
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 94 km 12
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 18 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 82 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 99 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 88 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 26 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 77 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 84 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,888 88 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 30 km
2019 COW CAMP 3,786 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 62 km
2019 JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX 3,120 67 km
2010 COW CAMP-A 2,953 93 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 61 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 10 km
2023 SMITH MOUNTAIN 2,807 48 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,758 61 km
2013 MCINTYRE-A 2,695 84 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 81 km
2024 RX - O11 TOWEE O12 WILDCAT 2,597 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 5.2 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 4.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in Driest
November 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.1 in

Eton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (3.6").

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