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Haralson, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Fayette County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
221 Population 276/sq mi density
$69,688 Median Income $35,104 per capita
$231,800 Home Value $503,877 Zillow
$1,175 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$69,688 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$231,800 home value, $1,175/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Haralson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation847 ft (258 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density276/sq mi
Coordinates33.2294°N, 84.5687°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFayette County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"
30% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.83"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience61.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

10 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 M3.5 108 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 147 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 127 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 112 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 142 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 68 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.5 142 km
Jan 4, 2008 14 km N of Hollins, Alabama M2.5 144 km
May 11, 1998 2 km SSE of Glencoe, Alabama M2.5 148 km
Aug 18, 1993 2 km NNW of Lakeview Estates, Georgia M2.5 74 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 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 246 km
2018 Michael Category 3 140 km
1995 Opal Category 1 220 km
1985 Kate Category 1 217 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

513 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 36 fatalities, 1,038 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 58 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 77 km 0
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 68 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 11 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 48 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 35 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 7 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 82 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 14 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 29, 1991 EF3 67 km 0
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 25 km 0
Mar 24, 1975 EF3 60 km 3
Feb 18, 1975 EF3 96 km 2
Jan 26, 1974 EF3 85 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 55 km 0
Jan 10, 1972 EF3 51 km 1
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 86 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 87 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 81 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,992 92 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 83 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 83 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,574 99 km
2010 COMPT 2 2,505 83 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,501 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,433 91 km
2010 COMPT 120 2,412 83 km
1999 COMP 1312 2,401 82 km
2018 COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 2,386 85 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,294 77 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,201 95 km
2009 30 2,195 87 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,101 100 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,077 80 km
2019 COMPARTMENT 107 2,058 71 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,047 71 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) 5.0 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in

Haralson has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (3.0").

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