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Fort Oglethorpe, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Catoosa County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
10,332
Population
743/sq mi density
$50,902
Median Income
$29,536 per capita
$186,500
Home Value
$243,137 Zillow
$952
Median Rent
28.1% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
470
Violent Crime/100K
8,440 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$50,902 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$186,500 home value, $952/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
470 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Oglethorpe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 754 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 13.9 sq mi (36.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 743/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9318°N, 85.2460°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Catoosa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.4 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 5.2 in |
Fort Oglethorpe has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.5").