Forsyth, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Monroe County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
4,641
Population
515/sq mi density
$74,811
Median Income
$40,805 per capita
$191,600
Home Value
$327,178 Zillow
$876
Median Rent
22.1% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
238
Violent Crime/100K
2,304 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$74,811 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$191,600 home value, $876/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
238 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Forsyth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 515/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0394°N, 83.9344°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Monroe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Middle Georgia Regional (MCN) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in |
Forsyth has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (2.6").