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Lake City, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Clayton County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,911
Population
1,574/sq mi density
$57,300
Median Income
$24,467 per capita
$168,500
Home Value
$200,505 Zillow
$1,130
Median Rent
38.7% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
175
Violent Crime/100K
3,709 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,300 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,500 home value, $1,130/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
175 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,574/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6065°N, 84.3412°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Clayton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in |
Lake City has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (3.2").