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Hartwell, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Hart County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,523
Population
818/sq mi density
$46,729
Median Income
$24,340 per capita
$158,400
Home Value
$307,409 Zillow
$699
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
376
Violent Crime/100K
7,881 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,729 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$158,400 home value, $699/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
376 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hartwell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 799 ft (244 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 818/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3496°N, 82.9280°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hart County County |
| Nearest Airport | Anderson Regional (AND) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in |
Hartwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and September the driest (3.7").