Resaca, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Gordon County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,247
Population
450/sq mi density
$54,750
Median Income
$33,581 per capita
$152,200
Home Value
$229,682 Zillow
$1,100
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,750 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,200 home value, $1,100/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Resaca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 450/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5794°N, 84.9438°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Gordon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in |
Resaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.6").