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Jasper, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Pickens County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,374 Population 509/sq mi density
$43,353 Median Income $23,266 per capita
$252,700 Home Value $397,542 Zillow
$1,026 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,353 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$252,700 home value, $1,026/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Jasper enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,385 ft (422 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²)
Population Density509/sq mi
Coordinates34.4662°N, 84.4359°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPickens County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.86"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.8 / 100
Community Resilience39.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

128 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 M4.6 110 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 127 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 100 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 64 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 116 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 146 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 149 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 100 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 101 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 68 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 127 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 124 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 142 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 119 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 112 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 63 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 55 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 107 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 111 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

429 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 111 fatalities, 2,000 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 82 km 20
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 66 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 64 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 55 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 14 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 56 km 9
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 92 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 76 km 2
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 49 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 99 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 50 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 75 km 2
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 50 km 12
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 20 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 51 km 9
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 93 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
2016 BOTELER 8,626 97 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 62 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 94 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 66 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 32 km
2019 JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX 3,120 76 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 94 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 54 km
2023 SMITH MOUNTAIN 2,807 75 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,758 94 km
2024 RX - O11 TOWEE O12 WILDCAT 2,597 82 km
2024 RX - O33 ROCK CREEK_SEED ORCHARD 2,445 77 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,351 97 km
2018 RUFF CREEK 2,281 73 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 91 km
2010 BRAMLETT RIDGE 2,200 86 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,199 61 km
2023 BRAMLETT RIDGE FY 23 2,172 86 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,133 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 5.9 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 5.4 in
March 51°F (10°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 5.3 in
May 65°F (19°C) 4.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in Driest
November 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.2 in

Jasper has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.9").

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