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Fairburn, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Clayton County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
16,609
Population
985/sq mi density
$89,276
Median Income
$34,606 per capita
$249,200
Home Value
$319,683 Zillow
$1,589
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
473
Violent Crime/100K
3,050 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$89,276 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$249,200 home value, $1,589/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
473 violent crimes/100K (25% above avg)
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairburn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Area | 16.9 sq mi (43.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 985/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5478°N, 84.5873°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Clayton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in |
Fairburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (3.1").