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Nelson, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Pickens County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,015
Population
630/sq mi density
$78,500
Median Income
$37,544 per capita
$246,900
Home Value
$373,015 Zillow
$1,072
Median Rent
40.4% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$78,500 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$246,900 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Nelson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 630/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3792°N, 84.3706°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pickens County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very 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 Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.2 in |
Nelson has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.9").