Gillsville, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Banks County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
315
Population
101/sq mi density
$79,375
Median Income
$27,064 per capita
$263,800
Home Value
$327,570 Zillow
$950
Median Rent
18.1% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,375 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$263,800 home value, $950/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Gillsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 101/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3076°N, 83.6381°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Banks County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oconee County Regional (CEU) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in |
Gillsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.9").