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Hapeville, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Clayton County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
6,590 Population 2,769/sq mi density
$63,673 Median Income $35,490 per capita
$283,600 Home Value $262,746 Zillow
$1,287 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
903 Violent Crime/100K 7,372 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$63,673 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$283,600 home value, $1,287/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
903 violent crimes/100K (138% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Hapeville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation985 ft (300 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density2,769/sq mi
Coordinates33.6609°N, 84.4094°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyClayton County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.59"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.4 / 100
Community Resilience8.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 146 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 148 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 120 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 141 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 148 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 143 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 144 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 141 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 146 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 123 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 148 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 139 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 138 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 140 km
Mar 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Linwood, Georgia M2.8 144 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 135 km
Jul 23, 1998 5 km SSE of Varnell, Georgia M2.7 142 km
Sep 14, 2000 3 km SSW of LaFayette, Georgia M2.7 139 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 148 km
Jun 18, 1998 8 km E of LaFayette, Georgia M2.7 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 1 282 km
2018 Michael Category 3 180 km
1995 Opal Category 1 261 km
1985 Kate Category 1 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

509 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 62 fatalities, 1,427 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 85 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 78 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 38 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 79 km 6
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 78 km 0
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 91 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 85 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 57 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 74 km 2
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 80 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 82 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 93 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 95 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 87 km 9
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COMPT 163 (4,755 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 96 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 92 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 89 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 89 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 89 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,574 99 km
2010 COMPT 2 2,505 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,433 95 km
2010 COMPT 120 2,412 87 km
1999 COMP 1312 2,401 89 km
2018 COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 2,386 96 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,294 82 km
2009 30 2,195 98 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,101 99 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,077 83 km
2019 COMPARTMENT 107 2,058 74 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,047 74 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,949 82 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,896 83 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,879 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
May 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
June 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in

Hapeville has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (3.2").

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