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Mountain City, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Rabun County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,027
Population
564/sq mi density
$47,159
Median Income
$24,589 per capita
$125,000
Home Value
$342,773 Zillow
$961
Median Rent
25.9% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$47,159 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $961/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Mountain City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,183 ft (665 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 564/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9215°N, 83.3811°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rabun County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oconee County Regional (CEU) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 36°F (2°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 6.3 in |
Mountain City has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 36°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.4") and October the driest (5.1").