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Mount Zion, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Carroll County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,284 Population 235/sq mi density
$53,657 Median Income $26,916 per capita
$217,200 Home Value $268,178 Zillow
$1,298 Median Rent 35.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
329 Violent Crime/100K 383 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$53,657 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$217,200 home value, $1,298/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
329 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Zion enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,182 ft (360 m)
Area9.9 sq mi (25.5 km²)
Population Density235/sq mi
Coordinates33.6426°N, 85.1810°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCarroll County County
Nearest AirportAnniston Regional (ANB)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.5"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.42"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.1 / 100
Community Resilience53.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

56 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 103 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 150 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 136 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 93 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 146 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 102 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 99 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 147 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 128 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 110 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 146 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 78 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 130 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 143 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 104 km
Mar 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Linwood, Georgia M2.8 117 km
Jan 19, 1990 4 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M2.8 148 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km ENE of Hollywood, Alabama M2.7 140 km
Aug 17, 1991 5 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.7 144 km
Sep 14, 2000 3 km SSW of LaFayette, Georgia M2.7 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 3 209 km
1995 Opal Category 1 211 km
1985 Kate Category 1 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

500 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 92 fatalities, 1,430 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 43 km 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 92 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 56 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 90 km 22
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 56 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 96 km 9
May 1, 1953 EF4 84 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 83 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 86 km 6
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 99 km 0
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 81 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 27 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 77 km 2
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 50 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 14 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,740 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 41 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 36 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 37 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 98 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 76 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 38 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 40 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 43 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 36 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 40 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 67 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 39 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 87 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 62 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 41 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 73 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 53 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 41 km
2019 TL BUNN 2,688 68 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.4 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.1 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in

Mount Zion has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.3").

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