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Homer, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Banks County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,628
Population
166/sq mi density
$83,068
Median Income
$32,992 per capita
$264,200
Home Value
$373,582 Zillow
$1,032
Median Rent
20.1% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
55
Violent Crime/100K
763 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$83,068 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$264,200 home value, $1,032/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
55 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Homer 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 52.1 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 762 ft (232 m) |
| Area | 9.8 sq mi (25.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 166/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3380°N, 83.4948°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Banks County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oconee County Regional (CEU) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very 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 Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.7 in |
Homer has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and September the driest (3.9").