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Hiram, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Paulding County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
5,073 Population 1,291/sq mi density
$80,278 Median Income $36,962 per capita
$236,700 Home Value $309,040 Zillow
$2,043 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
136 Violent Crime/100K 10,152 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$80,278 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$236,700 home value, $2,043/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
136 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Hiram 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 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. The area receives 3.8 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 Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,016 ft (310 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²)
Population Density1,291/sq mi
Coordinates33.8908°N, 84.7505°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPaulding County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.3"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.94"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience44.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

65 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 M4.6 105 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 118 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 115 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 137 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 138 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 124 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 115 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 113 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 102 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 130 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 103 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 139 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 120 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 117 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 99 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 133 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 98 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 126 km
Mar 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Linwood, Georgia M2.8 105 km
May 15, 2000 3 km N of Cleveland, Tennessee M2.8 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 214 km
1995 Opal Category 1 257 km
1985 Kate Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

477 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 69 fatalities, 1,402 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 82 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 37 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 8 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 73 km 9
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 66 km 6
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 85 km 0
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 53 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 51 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 82 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 44 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 40 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 62 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 95 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 49 km 9
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 84 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 57 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 59 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 6 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,740 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 78 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 75 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 71 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 78 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 74 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 79 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 73 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 77 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 99 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 79 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 87 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 83 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 94 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 83 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 97 km
2010 ML 0301 RX BURN 2,631 94 km
2019 540C 2,622 75 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,611 70 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,584 82 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,568 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 4.9 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
June 74°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.7 in

Hiram has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.3").

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