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Holly Springs, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Cherokee County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
17,693 Population 2,414/sq mi density
$111,224 Median Income $40,227 per capita
$414,700 Home Value $431,601 Zillow
$1,927 Median Rent 38.9% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
101 Violent Crime/100K 1,773 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$111,224 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$414,700 home value, $1,927/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Holly Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,077 ft (328 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²)
Population Density2,414/sq mi
Coordinates34.1672°N, 84.4845°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCherokee County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.4"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.34"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.70"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience45.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

82 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 M4.6 111 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 133 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 92 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 146 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 133 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 101 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 116 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 128 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 135 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 90 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 109 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 111 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 85 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 109 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 113 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 91 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 94 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 101 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 96 km
May 29, 1991 5 km N of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M2.9 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 236 km
1995 Opal Category 1 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

458 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 76 fatalities, 1,452 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 50 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 32 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 27 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 64 km 9
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 89 km 4
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 47 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 82 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 74 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 37 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 58 km 2
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 59 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 45 km 9
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 44 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 61 km 3
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 33 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 86 km 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 68 km 1
Mar 29, 1991 EF3 41 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROUGH RIDGE 27,610 83 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 94 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 60 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 84 km
2018 RUFF CREEK 2,281 81 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,199 74 km
2023 TRAIL RIDGE FY23 2,085 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,998 92 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,866 73 km
1999 PIGEON ROOST 1,729 75 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,701 69 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,669 81 km
1999 TURKEY STAMP 1,657 79 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,637 69 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,555 80 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,530 81 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,450 77 km
1985 UNNAMED 1,397 87 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,396 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.1 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 4.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in Driest
November 51°F (10°C) 4.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.9 in

Holly Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.7").

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