Milstead, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Newton County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
917
Population
2,084/sq mi density
$57,619
Median Income
$19,886 per capita
$122,400
Home Value
$295,279 Zillow
62°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$57,619 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,400 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Milstead 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 50.5 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 723 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,084/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6879°N, 83.9907°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Newton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.9 in |
Milstead has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and May the driest (2.9").