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Peachtree City, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Fayette County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
38,977 Population 1,551/sq mi density
$111,421 Median Income $57,231 per capita
$461,000 Home Value $567,419 Zillow
$1,915 Median Rent 33.4% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
29 Violent Crime/100K 1,266 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$111,421 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$461,000 home value, $1,915/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
29 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Peachtree City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation817 ft (249 m)
Area25.5 sq mi (65.9 km²)
Population Density1,551/sq mi
Coordinates33.3919°N, 84.5707°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFayette County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"
30% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.79"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience61.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 12, 2022.

Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 116 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 129 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 115 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 143 km
Jun 2, 2017 7 km NW of Broomtown, Alabama M2.6 146 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 66 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.5 143 km
Jan 4, 2008 14 km N of Hollins, Alabama M2.5 145 km
May 11, 1998 2 km SSE of Glencoe, Alabama M2.5 139 km
Jan 28, 1998 7 km NNW of Broomtown, Alabama M2.5 146 km
May 4, 1990 4 km WSW of Menlo, Georgia M2.5 148 km
May 25, 2017 16 km SE of LaFayette, Georgia M2.5 146 km
Aug 9, 2001 9 km SSE of Dalton, Georgia M2.5 148 km
Aug 18, 1993 2 km NNW of Lakeview Estates, Georgia M2.5 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 261 km
2018 Michael Category 3 157 km
1995 Opal Category 1 231 km
1985 Kate Category 1 233 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

507 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 38 fatalities, 1,011 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 60 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 92 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 59 km 0
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 79 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 50 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 25 km 2
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 92 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 96 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 29 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 61 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 97 km 1
Mar 29, 1991 EF3 49 km 0
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 27 km 0
Mar 24, 1975 EF3 42 km 3
Jan 26, 1974 EF3 89 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (6,320 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 98 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 91 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 99 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 86 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 87 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,611 98 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 87 km
2010 COMPT 2 2,505 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,445 100 km
2021 SC LOWER SHOALS A 2,444 99 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,433 95 km
2010 COMPT 120 2,412 87 km
1999 COMP 1312 2,401 87 km
2018 COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 2,386 91 km
2021 SC UPPER SHOAL A AND D 2,348 99 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,294 81 km
2009 30 2,195 93 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,077 83 km
2019 COMPARTMENT 107 2,058 73 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,047 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in

Peachtree City has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (3.0").

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