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Morganton, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Fannin County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
266
Population
341/sq mi density
$68,125
Median Income
$39,364 per capita
$225,000
Home Value
$485,539 Zillow
$614
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
79
Violent Crime/100K
8,737 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$68,125 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$225,000 home value, $614/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
79 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Morganton 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 Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,806 ft (550 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 341/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8750°N, 84.2443°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Fannin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.2 / 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)
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 |
Morganton 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").