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Fair Oaks, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Cobb County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,392 Population 5,329/sq mi density
$61,681 Median Income $24,445 per capita
$198,400 Home Value $468,314 Zillow
$1,209 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
508 Violent Crime/100K 4,448 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$61,681 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$198,400 home value, $1,209/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
508 violent crimes/100K (34% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Fair Oaks enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,105 ft (337 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density5,329/sq mi
Coordinates33.9200°N, 84.5444°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCobb County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.2"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.75"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0434 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)11.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score94.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability11.4 / 100
Community Resilience28.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

63 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 119 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 117 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 150 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 133 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 132 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 145 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 129 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 132 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 116 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 115 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 117 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 147 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 111 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 138 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 118 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 108 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 141 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 111 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 119 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 211 km
1995 Opal Category 1 272 km
1985 Kate Category 1 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

491 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 74 fatalities, 1,490 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 95 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 51 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 12 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 54 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 80 km 9
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 84 km 0
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 60 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 70 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 84 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 100 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 49 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 56 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 80 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 78 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 86 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 56 km 9
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 71 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,740 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 97 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 91 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 97 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 93 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 99 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 92 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 87 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 98 km
2019 540C 2,622 94 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,611 89 km
2024 SCK RATTLE SNAKE J-K-L-M RX 2,510 100 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,445 99 km
2021 SC LOWER SHOALS A 2,444 94 km
2021 SC UPPER SHOAL A AND D 2,348 92 km
2018 RUFF CREEK 2,281 96 km
2015 540C 2,243 94 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,199 91 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,166 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 4.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (25°C) 5.0 in
August 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.7 in

Fair Oaks has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (3.2").

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