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Lithonia, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Rockdale County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,614
Population
2,811/sq mi density
$49,438
Median Income
$33,540 per capita
$171,500
Home Value
$248,449 Zillow
$1,282
Median Rent
30.2% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
3,155
Violent Crime/100K
22,634 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$49,438 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$171,500 home value, $1,282/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
3,155 violent crimes/100K (730% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lithonia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 937 ft (286 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,811/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7130°N, 84.1062°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rockdale County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0457 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.9 / 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 Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in |
Lithonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (3.4").