Locust Grove, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Henry County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,931
Population
805/sq mi density
$72,563
Median Income
$33,797 per capita
$261,500
Home Value
$321,017 Zillow
$1,490
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
276
Violent Crime/100K
2,989 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$72,563 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$261,500 home value, $1,490/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
276 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Locust Grove 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. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 790 ft (241 m) |
| Area | 10.9 sq mi (28.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 805/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3483°N, 84.1025°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Henry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 73.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 6 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0453 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively 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 | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in |
Locust Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and May the driest (3.3").