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Palmetto, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Douglas County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,681
Population
395/sq mi density
$54,745
Median Income
$34,646 per capita
$203,600
Home Value
$238,546 Zillow
$1,223
Median Rent
22.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
274
Violent Crime/100K
2,298 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,745 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$203,600 home value, $1,223/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
274 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Palmetto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 972 ft (296 m) |
| Area | 11.8 sq mi (30.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 395/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5360°N, 84.6738°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0466 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in |
Palmetto has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.1").