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Mineral Bluff, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Fannin County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
332 Population 235/sq mi density
$109,400 Home Value $502,748 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
79 Violent Crime/100K 8,737 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
79 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Mineral Bluff enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,559 ft (475 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density235/sq mi
Coordinates34.9142°N, 84.2776°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFannin County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.3"
59% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.50"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.70"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability73.7 / 100
Community Resilience35.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

175 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 132 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 75 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 48 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 115 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 49 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 139 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 118 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 53 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 83 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 94 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 97 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 148 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 106 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 86 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 111 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 70 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 138 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 17 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 135 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

349 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 100 fatalities, 1,578 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 82 km 20
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 84 km 9
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 5 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 61 km 6
May 2, 1953 EF4 81 km 4
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 89 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 46 km 2
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 89 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 84 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 41 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 69 km 12
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 15, 1994 EF3 80 km 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 45 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 46 km 3
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROUGH RIDGE 27,610 29 km
2016 ROCK MOUNTAIN 25,224 69 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 76 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 58 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 50 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 62 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 99 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 59 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 30 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 42 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,888 58 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 31 km
2019 COW CAMP 3,786 62 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 35 km
2016 CAMP BRANCH 3,234 72 km
2023 PANTHER KNOB 3,170 69 km
2019 JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX 3,120 25 km
2010 COW CAMP-A 2,953 62 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 47 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 5.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in
December 40°F (5°C) 5.2 in

Mineral Bluff has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 37°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.7").

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