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Morrow, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Clayton County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,519 Population 1,868/sq mi density
$61,215 Median Income $19,275 per capita
$221,900 Home Value $218,708 Zillow
$1,401 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
419 Violent Crime/100K 9,062 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$61,215 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$221,900 home value, $1,401/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
419 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Morrow 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 52.9 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation872 ft (266 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density1,868/sq mi
Coordinates33.5783°N, 84.3356°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyClayton County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.9"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.59"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.4 / 100
Community Resilience8.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 12, 2022.

Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 135 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 109 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 137 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 113 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 149 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 142 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 125 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 139 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 140 km
Jun 18, 1998 8 km E of LaFayette, Georgia M2.7 149 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 150 km
Feb 7, 2007 7 km N of Trion, Georgia M2.6 145 km
Jun 2, 2017 7 km NW of Broomtown, Alabama M2.6 147 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 50 km
Jul 6, 2020 5 km S of Tunnel Hill, Georgia M2.5 150 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.5 125 km
May 18, 2015 0 km NNW of Crawfordville, Georgia M2.5 133 km
Aug 9, 2001 9 km SSE of Dalton, Georgia M2.5 135 km
May 25, 2017 16 km SE of LaFayette, Georgia M2.5 137 km
May 4, 1990 4 km WSW of Menlo, Georgia M2.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 1 271 km
2018 Michael Category 3 169 km
1995 Opal Category 1 261 km
1985 Kate Category 1 244 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

497 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 60 fatalities, 1,311 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 87 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 89 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 93 km 5
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 49 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 88 km 6
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 67 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 65 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 51 km 2
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 91 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 89 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 49 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 98 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 98 km 9
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 29, 1991 EF3 40 km 0
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COMPT 163 (4,755 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 86 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 81 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 78 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 78 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,753 90 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 78 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,574 88 km
2010 COMPT 2 2,505 82 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,433 84 km
2010 COMPT 120 2,412 76 km
1999 COMP 1312 2,401 78 km
2018 COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 2,386 85 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,294 70 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 100 km
2009 30 2,195 87 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,143 91 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,101 89 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,077 72 km
2019 COMPARTMENT 107 2,058 62 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,047 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.6 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) 5.0 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in

Morrow 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 (5.6") and October the driest (3.2").

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