Jefferson, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Jackson County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
14,249
Population
620/sq mi density
$96,761
Median Income
$37,129 per capita
$346,800
Home Value
$413,411 Zillow
$906
Median Rent
26.5% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
42
Violent Crime/100K
481 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$96,761 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$346,800 home value, $906/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
42 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Jefferson 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. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 844 ft (257 m) |
| Area | 22.0 sq mi (57.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 620/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1362°N, 83.6022°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oconee County Regional (CEU) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
Jefferson has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.8").