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Oakwood, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Hall County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
5,499 Population 918/sq mi density
$61,191 Median Income $34,752 per capita
$255,400 Home Value $318,316 Zillow
$1,269 Median Rent 33.1% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$61,191 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$255,400 home value, $1,269/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Oakwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,183 ft (361 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²)
Population Density918/sq mi
Coordinates34.2221°N, 83.8849°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHall County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.4"
38% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.18"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.1 / 100
Community Resilience24.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively 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 High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

83 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on May 10, 2025.

May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 147 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 126 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 109 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 150 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 117 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 137 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 138 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 101 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 129 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 107 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 138 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 117 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 135 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 112 km
May 29, 1991 5 km N of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M2.9 138 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 129 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 142 km
May 15, 2000 3 km N of Cleveland, Tennessee M2.8 141 km
Apr 14, 2005 19 km SE of Vonore, Tennessee M2.8 140 km
Dec 10, 2013 11 km SSE of Wildwood Lake, Tennessee M2.8 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 236 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

425 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 55 fatalities, 1,248 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 44 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 89 km 4
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 86 km 1
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 99 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 50 km 1
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 18 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 41 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 44 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 98 km 9
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 68 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 82 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 39 km 1
Mar 29, 1991 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 24, 1975 EF3 78 km 3
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 9 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 46 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCK MOUNTAIN (25,224 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROCK MOUNTAIN 25,224 92 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 96 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,084 77 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 50 km
2019 JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX 3,120 99 km
2020 CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP 2,421 91 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 86 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 52 km
2010 BRAMLETT RIDGE 2,200 73 km
2023 BRAMLETT RIDGE FY 23 2,172 73 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,133 73 km
2023 TRAIL RIDGE FY23 2,085 61 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,998 61 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,911 73 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,803 68 km
2023 SLICK SHOALS RX FY23 1,760 68 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,753 70 km
1999 PIGEON ROOST 1,729 53 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,701 60 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,679 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 5.9 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 5.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 4.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.7 in

Oakwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and June the driest (3.9").

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