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Redan, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · DeKalb County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
30,426 Population 3,761/sq mi density
$63,226 Median Income $31,737 per capita
$197,600 Home Value $278,463 Zillow
$1,436 Median Rent 37.2% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
3,155 Violent Crime/100K 22,634 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$63,226 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$197,600 home value, $1,436/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
3,155 violent crimes/100K (730% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Redan 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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Area9.7 sq mi (25.2 km²)
Population Density3,761/sq mi
Coordinates33.7387°N, 84.1671°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDeKalb County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.4"
35% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.59"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0408 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)19.1 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.16 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.31 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score94.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.7 / 100
Community Resilience33.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

32 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 M3.5 112 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 147 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 118 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 148 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 133 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 139 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 107 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 146 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 146 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 147 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 117 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 134 km
Jul 23, 1998 5 km SSE of Varnell, Georgia M2.7 144 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 128 km
Jun 18, 1998 8 km E of LaFayette, Georgia M2.7 144 km
Sep 14, 2000 3 km SSW of LaFayette, Georgia M2.7 147 km
Jan 5, 2010 0 km NW of LaFayette, Georgia M2.6 149 km
Feb 7, 2007 7 km N of Trion, Georgia M2.6 143 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 141 km
Apr 29, 2018 9 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M2.6 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 1 283 km
2018 Michael Category 1 184 km
1995 Opal Category 1 284 km
1985 Kate Category 1 257 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

473 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 68 fatalities, 1,408 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 91 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 51 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 91 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 72 km 6
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 80 km 0
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 99 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 74 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 84 km 2
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 95 km 2
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 75 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 95 km 9
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 85 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 93 km 3
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 54 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 95 km 1
Mar 29, 1991 EF3 46 km 0
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,084 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 UNNAMED 5,084 84 km
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 80 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 83 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 82 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 99 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 80 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,753 89 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 80 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,574 86 km
2010 COMPT 2 2,505 87 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,433 85 km
2010 COMPT 120 2,412 77 km
1999 COMP 1312 2,401 80 km
2018 COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 2,386 89 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,294 73 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 85 km
2009 30 2,195 92 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,143 89 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,101 87 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,077 73 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) 4.7 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
May 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
June 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
July 80°F (26°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in

Redan has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (3.4").

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