Lovejoy, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Clayton County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
10,967 Population 3,769/sq mi density
$67,872 Median Income $24,718 per capita
$228,500 Home Value $277,866 Zillow
$1,546 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$67,872 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$228,500 home value, $1,546/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lovejoy 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 52.9 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation952 ft (290 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density3,769/sq mi
Coordinates33.4415°N, 84.3174°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyClayton County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.9"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.09"
Driest Month (May) 3.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood
Good Days %55.9%
Unhealthy Days2

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.4 / 100
Community Resilience8.4 / 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)

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 12, 2022.

Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 98 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 135 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 130 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 107 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 139 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 120 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 134 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 136 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 145 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 43 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.5 120 km
May 18, 2015 0 km NNW of Crawfordville, Georgia M2.5 132 km
Aug 9, 2001 9 km SSE of Dalton, Georgia M2.5 150 km
Aug 18, 1993 2 km NNW of Lakeview Estates, Georgia M2.5 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 257 km
2018 Michael Category 3 154 km
1995 Opal Category 1 253 km
1985 Kate Category 1 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

499 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 31 fatalities, 977 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 84 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 86 km 5
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 62 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 39 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 50 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 88 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 35 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 29, 1991 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 24, 1975 EF3 42 km 3
May 28, 1973 EF3 80 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 35 km 0
Jan 10, 1972 EF3 27 km 1
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 47 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COMPT 163 (4,755 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 82 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 71 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 67 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 68 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,753 82 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 68 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,574 80 km
2010 COMPT 2 2,505 71 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,433 75 km
2010 COMPT 120 2,412 67 km
1999 COMP 1312 2,401 67 km
2018 COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 2,386 74 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,294 61 km
2009 30 2,195 76 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,143 83 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,101 81 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,077 63 km
2019 COMPARTMENT 107 2,058 53 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,047 53 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,974 83 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) 4.9 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in Driest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.0 in

Lovejoy has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and May the driest (3.5").

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