Indian Springs, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Catoosa County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,951 Population 762/sq mi density
$95,809 Median Income $39,419 per capita
$199,800 Home Value $310,005 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,809 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$199,800 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Indian Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density762/sq mi
Coordinates34.9606°N, 85.1590°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCatoosa County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.0"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 3.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.34"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.59"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score64.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.0 / 100
Community Resilience20.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

145 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 10, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 67 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 125 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 102 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 100 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 130 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 32 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 94 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 131 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 55 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 135 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 76 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 28 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 80 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 94 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 72 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 70 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 112 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 30 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 70 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

404 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 137 fatalities, 1,526 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 98 km 25
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 84 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 71 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 10 km 20
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 48 km 4
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 85 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 70 km 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 93 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 52 km 9
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 78 km 4
May 19, 1973 EF4 77 km 0
May 2, 1953 EF4 71 km 4
May 8, 2024 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 9 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 64 km 4
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 43 km 2
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 71 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 19 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 81 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 52 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 53 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 48 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 54 km
2019 JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX 3,120 97 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 76 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 43 km
2023 SMITH MOUNTAIN 2,807 73 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,758 75 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 64 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 71 km
2024 RX - O11 TOWEE O12 WILDCAT 2,597 71 km
2024 RX - O33 ROCK CREEK_SEED ORCHARD 2,445 56 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,405 69 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,351 100 km
2007 WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE 2,285 73 km
2018 RUFF CREEK 2,281 44 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,199 40 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,884 87 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,866 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.3 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 4.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in Driest
November 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.3 in

Indian Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.6").

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