Jackson, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Butts County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
5,648
Population
929/sq mi density
$44,508
Median Income
$22,204 per capita
$163,300
Home Value
$287,396 Zillow
$818
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$44,508 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$163,300 home value, $818/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Jackson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 929/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2924°N, 83.9678°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Butts County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in |
Jackson has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and May the driest (3.3").