Plainville, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Floyd County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
339 Population 471/sq mi density
$38,750 Median Income $21,488 per capita
$161,800 Home Value $222,969 Zillow
$921 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$161,800 home value, $921/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Plainville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation676 ft (206 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density471/sq mi
Coordinates34.4053°N, 85.0315°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFloyd County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.7"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.00"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.42"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %70.9%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.0 / 100
Community Resilience44.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

108 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 56 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 115 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 130 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 64 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 118 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 113 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 126 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 138 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 129 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 100 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 88 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 62 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 76 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 113 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 60 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 56 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 63 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 54 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 71 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 83 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 1 277 km
1995 Opal Category 1 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

491 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 142 fatalities, 1,975 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 87 km 25
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 54 km 20
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 90 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 91 km 1
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 63 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 80 km 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 31 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 11 km 9
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 90 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 65 km 6
May 19, 1973 EF4 66 km 0
May 8, 2024 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 63 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 83 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 76 km 4
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 97 km 0
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 10 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROUGH RIDGE 27,610 69 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 85 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 88 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 79 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 79 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 89 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 83 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 79 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 85 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 83 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 86 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 85 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 90 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 73 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 63 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 100 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 95 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 47 km
2010 ML 0301 RX BURN 2,631 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 3.8 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in Driest
October 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
November 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.0 in Wettest

Plainville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and September the driest (3.4").

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