Hiawassee, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Towns County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,300
Population
798/sq mi density
$43,819
Median Income
$40,206 per capita
$365,300
Home Value
$400,860 Zillow
$890
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$43,819 median income, 1.9% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$365,300 home value, $890/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Hiawassee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,204 ft (672 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 798/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9462°N, 83.7463°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Towns County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oconee County Regional (CEU) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.5 in |
Hiawassee has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (4.2").