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Kingston, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Bartow County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
930 Population 738/sq mi density
$52,799 Median Income $22,628 per capita
$164,700 Home Value $296,501 Zillow
$807 Median Rent 22.6% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
211 Violent Crime/100K 2,071 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$52,799 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$164,700 home value, $807/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
211 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Kingston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation693 ft (211 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density738/sq mi
Coordinates34.2320°N, 84.9445°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBartow County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.18"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability11.4 / 100
Community Resilience29.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

100 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 69 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 129 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 142 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 81 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 132 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 133 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 110 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 96 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 145 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 147 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 92 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 82 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 133 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 78 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 68 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 67 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 78 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 90 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 101 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 256 km
1995 Opal Category 1 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

501 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 140 fatalities, 2,030 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 97 km 25
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 75 km 20
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 72 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 96 km 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 14 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 43 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 59 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 31 km 9
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 99 km 4
May 19, 1973 EF4 79 km 0
May 8, 2024 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 84 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 92 km 4
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 100 km 2
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 12 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 52 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 17 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 8 km 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 22 km 2
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 82 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 77 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 78 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 70 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 93 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 80 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 97 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 71 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 77 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 74 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 77 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 86 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 81 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 71 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 86 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 77 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 86 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 60 km
2010 ML 0301 RX BURN 2,631 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.0 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in

Kingston has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.2").

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