Mountain Park, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Cherokee County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
823 Population 28,483/sq mi density
$135,000 Median Income $70,177 per capita
$321,500 Home Value $646,554 Zillow
$1,841 Median Rent 46.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
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Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$135,000 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$321,500 home value, $1,841/mo rent
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Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Mountain Park enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation982 ft (299 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density28,483/sq mi
Coordinates34.0830°N, 84.4136°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCherokee County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.6"
46% above US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.42"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.49"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience45.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

78 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 M4.6 121 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 141 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 103 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 148 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 142 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 142 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 127 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 110 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 139 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 148 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 120 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 102 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 119 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 95 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 120 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 124 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 102 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 111 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 108 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 226 km
1995 Opal Category 1 294 km
1985 Kate Category 1 300 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

486 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 81 fatalities, 1,495 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 57 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 30 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 33 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 75 km 9
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 97 km 4
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 57 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 85 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 78 km 1
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 64 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 100 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 58 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 65 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 50 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 55 km 9
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 84 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 31 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 90 km 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 70 km 1
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 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 65 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 94 km
2018 RUFF CREEK 2,281 92 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,199 85 km
2023 TRAIL RIDGE FY23 2,085 95 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,998 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,866 84 km
1999 PIGEON ROOST 1,729 79 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,701 75 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,669 91 km
1999 TURKEY STAMP 1,657 83 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,637 75 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,555 86 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,530 92 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,450 85 km
1985 UNNAMED 1,397 92 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,396 86 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,357 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,347 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
May 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
June 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 80°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in

Mountain Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.5").

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