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Kennesaw, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Cherokee County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
33,627
Population
3,442/sq mi density
$79,759
Median Income
$40,906 per capita
$291,300
Home Value
$402,095 Zillow
$1,763
Median Rent
34.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
139
Violent Crime/100K
1,397 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$79,759 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$291,300 home value, $1,763/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
139 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Kennesaw enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,442/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0272°N, 84.6171°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cherokee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.5 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.7 in |
Kennesaw has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.4").