Hamilton, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Harris County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,911 Population 560/sq mi density
$100,503 Median Income $28,728 per capita
$262,100 Home Value $383,269 Zillow
$1,063 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
112 Violent Crime/100K 112 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$100,503 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$262,100 home value, $1,063/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hamilton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation727 ft (222 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²)
Population Density560/sq mi
Coordinates32.7647°N, 84.8753°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHarris County County
Nearest AirportAuburn University Regional (AUO)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.92"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.78"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.8 / 100
Community Resilience52.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 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 M3.5 133 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 94 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 139 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 141 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 117 km
Oct 6, 2003 11 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.5 142 km
Jan 4, 2008 14 km N of Hollins, Alabama M2.5 128 km
Aug 18, 1993 2 km NNW of Lakeview Estates, Georgia M2.5 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 220 km
2023 Idalia Category 1 285 km
2018 Michael Category 4 118 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 286 km
1995 Opal Category 3 169 km
1985 Kate Category 1 191 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

481 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 67 fatalities, 1,335 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 62 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 67 km 23
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 33 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 29, 2014 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 52 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 58 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 99 km 2
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 89 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 76 km 2
Feb 18, 1975 EF3 92 km 2
Jan 26, 1974 EF3 69 km 1
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 19, 1970 EF3 31 km 2
Dec 25, 1964 EF3 82 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,987 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 13,987 88 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,827 86 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,788 86 km
2006 UNNAMED 6,753 92 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,854 87 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,600 93 km
2004 UNNAMED 5,397 35 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,429 48 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,362 79 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,305 79 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,210 54 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,018 97 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,992 44 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,754 48 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,718 80 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,666 75 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,501 43 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,487 53 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,201 44 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,198 50 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
March 59°F (15°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
May 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
June 80°F (27°C) 4.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in
September 78°F (25°C) 3.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
December 51°F (10°C) 4.8 in

Hamilton has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.8").

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