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
$363,668 Zillow
$1,778
Median Rent
34.5% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
391
Violent Crime/100K
965 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$96,961 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$283,700 home value, $1,778/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
391 violent crimes/100K (3% 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 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
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) |
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 | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 55.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 | 44°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in |
Powder Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and September the driest (3.4").