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Pendergrass, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Jackson County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,261 Population 592/sq mi density
$82,692 Median Income $26,772 per capita
$283,900 Home Value $360,540 Zillow
$1,125 Median Rent 49.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
153 Violent Crime/100K 1,643 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,692 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$283,900 home value, $1,125/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pendergrass 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

Elevation827 ft (252 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density592/sq mi
Coordinates34.1659°N, 83.6789°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.4"
38% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.83"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.62"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience60.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

59 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 137 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 90 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 136 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 140 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 118 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 115 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 141 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 136 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 125 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 115 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 146 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 130 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 148 km
May 29, 1991 5 km N of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M2.9 150 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 145 km
Jan 19, 1990 4 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M2.8 143 km
Dec 10, 2013 11 km SSE of Wildwood Lake, Tennessee M2.8 139 km
Jul 5, 1996 7 km WNW of Marble, North Carolina M2.8 119 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 128 km
Apr 14, 2005 19 km SE of Vonore, Tennessee M2.8 150 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 1 231 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 244 km
1985 Kate Category 1 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

422 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 40 fatalities, 1,089 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 95 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 64 km 6
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 74 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 61 km 1
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 31 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 55 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 62 km 3
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 51 km 1
Mar 29, 1991 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 24, 1975 EF3 90 km 3
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 90 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 23 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 33 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 91 km 0
Jan 10, 1972 EF3 86 km 1
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 47 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 93 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,084 59 km
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 66 km
2020 CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP 2,421 84 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 70 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 45 km
2010 BRAMLETT RIDGE 2,200 76 km
2023 BRAMLETT RIDGE FY 23 2,172 76 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,133 76 km
2023 TRAIL RIDGE FY23 2,085 68 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,998 67 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,911 76 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,879 92 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,873 92 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,803 67 km
2022 UNNAMED 1,778 98 km
2010 COMPT 155 1,775 89 km
2023 SLICK SHOALS RX FY23 1,760 67 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,753 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in Driest
October 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in

Pendergrass has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and September the driest (3.6").

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