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Lithia Springs, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Douglas County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
16,138 Population 1,197/sq mi density
$54,982 Median Income $27,285 per capita
$199,500 Home Value $276,743 Zillow
$1,353 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
579 Violent Crime/100K 6,399 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$54,982 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$199,500 home value, $1,353/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Lithia Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation975 ft (297 m)
Area13.7 sq mi (35.4 km²)
Population Density1,197/sq mi
Coordinates33.7825°N, 84.6485°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDouglas County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.2"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.67"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0466 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience31.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

56 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 M4.6 120 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 131 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 146 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 146 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 128 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 139 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 125 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 117 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 144 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 118 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 128 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 148 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 132 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 126 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 149 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 131 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 114 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 114 km
Dec 10, 2013 11 km SSE of Wildwood Lake, Tennessee M2.8 136 km
Jan 19, 1990 4 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M2.8 133 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 1 200 km
1995 Opal Category 1 255 km
1985 Kate Category 1 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

492 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 72 fatalities, 1,526 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 77 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 52 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 15 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 72 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 88 km 9
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 70 km 0
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 68 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 61 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 69 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 93 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 55 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 64 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 96 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 89 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 64 km 9
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 17 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,740 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 87 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 83 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 81 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 85 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 83 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 88 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 82 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 86 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 87 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 99 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 90 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 90 km
2019 540C 2,622 84 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,611 79 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,584 90 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,568 90 km
2021 SC RATTLESNAKE M 2,568 91 km
2022 SC JOSEPH SPRINGS A B 2,565 91 km
2024 SCK RATTLE SNAKE J-K-L-M RX 2,510 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,445 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
May 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.9 in
August 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 53°F (11°C) 3.7 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.4 in

Lithia Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (3.1").

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