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Griffin, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Spalding County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
23,650 Population 1,683/sq mi density
$44,021 Median Income $26,255 per capita
$195,100 Home Value $236,801 Zillow
$1,034 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
1,125 Violent Crime/100K 6,667 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$44,021 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$195,100 home value, $1,034/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,125 violent crimes/100K (196% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Griffin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation953 ft (290 m)
Area14.1 sq mi (36.4 km²)
Population Density1,683/sq mi
Coordinates33.2432°N, 84.2719°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySpalding County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.2"
43% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.67"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.5 / 100
Community Resilience51.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
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 Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 12, 2022.

Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 83 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 138 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 120 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 100 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 140 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 115 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 126 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 133 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 139 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 41 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.5 114 km
May 18, 2015 0 km NNW of Crawfordville, Georgia M2.5 132 km
Aug 18, 1993 2 km NNW of Lakeview Estates, Georgia M2.5 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 235 km
2023 Idalia Category 1 295 km
2018 Michael Category 3 132 km
1995 Opal Category 1 244 km
1985 Kate Category 1 207 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

501 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 60 fatalities, 1,423 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 85 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 77 km 5
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 84 km 0
Apr 30, 1953 EF4 95 km 18
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 93 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 21 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 33 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 28 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 30 km 2
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 66 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 20 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 29, 1991 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 24, 1975 EF3 63 km 3
Feb 18, 1975 EF3 83 km 2
May 28, 1973 EF3 92 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,397 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 5,397 96 km
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 78 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 60 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 54 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 56 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,753 73 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 56 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,574 71 km
2010 COMPT 2 2,505 57 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,433 64 km
2010 COMPT 120 2,412 56 km
1999 COMP 1312 2,401 55 km
2018 COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 2,386 59 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,294 50 km
2009 30 2,195 61 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,143 74 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,101 72 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,077 53 km
2019 COMPARTMENT 107 2,058 43 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,047 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 4.8 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
May 69°F (20°C) 4.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in

Griffin has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (3.0").

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