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McDonough, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Henry County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
30,056
Population
2,246/sq mi density
$77,734
Median Income
$32,532 per capita
$285,800
Home Value
$333,806 Zillow
$1,576
Median Rent
35.1% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
274
Violent Crime/100K
2,782 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$77,734 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$285,800 home value, $1,576/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
274 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher
McDonough 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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 12.8 sq mi (33.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,246/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4422°N, 84.1510°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Henry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in |
McDonough has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and October the driest (3.0").