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Johns Creek, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Forsyth County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
82,115 Population 2,665/sq mi density
$160,185 Median Income $65,986 per capita
$583,700 Home Value $692,509 Zillow
$2,173 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
33 Violent Crime/100K 705 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$160,185 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$583,700 home value, $2,173/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
33 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Johns Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation981 ft (299 m)
Area30.8 sq mi (79.8 km²)
Population Density2,665/sq mi
Coordinates34.0327°N, 84.2038°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyForsyth County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.06"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.66"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience73.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

69 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 141 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 145 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 117 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 141 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 127 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 150 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 115 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 145 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 140 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 135 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 115 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 108 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 139 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 130 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 136 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 114 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 123 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 131 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 124 km
Mar 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Linwood, Georgia M2.8 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 217 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 294 km
1985 Kate Category 1 289 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

478 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 69 fatalities, 1,393 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 77 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 45 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 94 km 9
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 39 km 6
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 100 km 0
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 77 km 1
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 74 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 67 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 84 km 2
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 48 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 52 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 62 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 75 km 9
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 47 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 65 km 1
Mar 29, 1991 EF3 47 km 0
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 4, 1977 EF3 93 km 1
Mar 24, 1975 EF3 42 km 3
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,084 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 UNNAMED 5,084 92 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 66 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 97 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 88 km
2023 TRAIL RIDGE FY23 2,085 90 km
2019 COMPARTMENT 107 2,058 97 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,047 97 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,998 90 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,848 96 km
1999 PIGEON ROOST 1,729 76 km
2019 COMPARTMENT 115 1,719 100 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,701 76 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,679 91 km
1999 TURKEY STAMP 1,657 81 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,641 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,637 76 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,555 85 km
2021 PEAR ORCHARD 1,534 92 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,520 100 km
2010 CHECK-IN STATION 1,503 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.5 in
February 45°F (7°C) 5.0 in
March 53°F (12°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 4.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Driest
November 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in Coldest

Johns Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (3.7").

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