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Hiawassee, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Towns County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,300
Population
798/sq mi density
$43,819
Median Income
$40,206 per capita
$365,300
Home Value
$387,404 Zillow
$890
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
112
Violent Crime/100K
3,024 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$43,819 median income, 0.8% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$365,300 home value, $890/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
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 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.9 in |
Hiawassee has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 37°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.1") and October the driest (4.5").