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Powder Springs, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Cobb County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
17,414
Population
2,188/sq mi density
$96,961
Median Income
$38,254 per capita
$283,700
Home Value
$361,656 Zillow
$1,778
Median Rent
34.5% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
971
Violent Crime/100K
4,372 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$96,961 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$283,700 home value, $1,778/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
971 violent crimes/100K (155% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Powder Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 954 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,188/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8642°N, 84.6820°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cobb County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0434 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.7 in |
Powder Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.3").