Fairmount, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Gordon County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,218
Population
666/sq mi density
$62,222
Median Income
$26,221 per capita
$113,300
Home Value
$314,776 Zillow
$1,087
Median Rent
18.7% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$62,222 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,300 home value, $1,087/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairmount 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. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 666/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4386°N, 84.6994°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Gordon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very 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 High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2 in |
Fairmount has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and September the driest (3.5").