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Good Hope, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Walton County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
479 Population 260/sq mi density
$91,250 Median Income $34,759 per capita
$272,700 Home Value $443,171 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
626 Violent Crime/100K 2,598 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$272,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
626 violent crimes/100K (65% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Good Hope enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation748 ft (228 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density260/sq mi
Coordinates33.7901°N, 83.6174°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWalton County County
Nearest AirportBaldwin County Regional (MLJ)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.47"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.9 / 100
Community Resilience45.3 / 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 Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 141 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 68 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 98 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 113 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 102 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 75 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 143 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 150 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 115 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 140 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 80 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 98 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 117 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 85 km
Jul 5, 2025 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M2.7 140 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 99 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 51 km
Aug 23, 2025 4 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.5 150 km
Oct 13, 2024 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.5 149 km
Apr 21, 2017 3 km NE of Evans, Georgia M2.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 1 279 km
2018 Michael Category 1 190 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 253 km
1985 Kate Category 1 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

414 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 48 fatalities, 1,154 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 70 km 5
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 92 km 6
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 84 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 90 km 1
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 71 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 97 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 95 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 91 km 1
Mar 29, 1991 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 24, 1975 EF3 84 km 3
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 61 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 9 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 82 km 0
Jan 10, 1972 EF3 74 km 1
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 21, 1962 EF3 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,084 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 UNNAMED 5,084 33 km
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 52 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 73 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 76 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 73 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,753 70 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 73 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,574 67 km
2010 COMPT 2 2,505 82 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,433 72 km
2010 COMPT 120 2,412 68 km
1999 COMP 1312 2,401 73 km
2018 COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 2,386 83 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,294 68 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 37 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 83 km
2009 30 2,195 85 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,143 69 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,101 67 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,077 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.5 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
May 69°F (20°C) 4.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
July 80°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in Driest
October 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in

Good Hope has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and September the driest (3.2").

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