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Marietta, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Cobb County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
61,773 Population 2,597/sq mi density
$70,086 Median Income $43,074 per capita
$401,100 Home Value $468,314 Zillow
$1,491 Median Rent 33.5% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
427 Violent Crime/100K 3,147 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$70,086 median income, 2.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$401,100 home value, $1,491/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
427 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Marietta 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

Elevation1,089 ft (332 m)
Area23.2 sq mi (60.0 km²)
Population Density2,597/sq mi
Coordinates33.9536°N, 84.5425°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCobb County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.2"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.75"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0434 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)11.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score94.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability11.4 / 100
Community Resilience28.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

64 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 M4.6 117 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 114 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 129 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 132 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 143 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 126 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 129 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 149 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 115 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 111 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 115 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 107 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 135 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 114 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 105 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 138 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 109 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 116 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 146 km
Jan 19, 1990 4 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M2.8 116 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 1 215 km
1995 Opal Category 1 275 km
1985 Kate Category 1 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

490 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 82 fatalities, 1,515 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 98 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 49 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 12 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 50 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 77 km 9
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 88 km 0
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 57 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 70 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 97 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 88 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 46 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 55 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 82 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 76 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 68 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 83 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 54 km 9
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 98 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 96 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 91 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 98 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 94 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 99 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 93 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 83 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 99 km
2019 540C 2,622 95 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,611 90 km
2021 SC LOWER SHOALS A 2,444 95 km
2021 SC UPPER SHOAL A AND D 2,348 93 km
2018 RUFF CREEK 2,281 93 km
2015 540C 2,243 95 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,199 88 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,166 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,886 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,866 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 4.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (25°C) 5.0 in
August 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.7 in

Marietta has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (3.2").

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