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Resaca, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Gordon County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,247 Population 450/sq mi density
$54,750 Median Income $33,581 per capita
$152,200 Home Value $226,870 Zillow
$1,100 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
226 Violent Crime/100K 4,675 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,750 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,200 home value, $1,100/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
226 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density450/sq mi
Coordinates34.5794°N, 84.9438°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGordon County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.18"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.6 / 100
Community Resilience20.4 / 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)

Earthquake History

128 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 10, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 64 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 138 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 119 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 110 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 43 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 140 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 94 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 97 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 102 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 106 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 109 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 54 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 80 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 117 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 66 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 107 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 40 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 66 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 62 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

462 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 160 fatalities, 2,106 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 97 km 25
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 39 km 20
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 95 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 91 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 95 km 4
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 75 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 83 km 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 51 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 61 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 72 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 13 km 9
May 19, 1973 EF4 75 km 0
May 8, 2024 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 49 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 62 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 78 km 4
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 27 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 64 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 49 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 99 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 58 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 94 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 62 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 100 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 74 km
2019 JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX 3,120 95 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 91 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 93 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 42 km
2023 SMITH MOUNTAIN 2,807 80 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,758 93 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 55 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,611 99 km
2024 RX - O11 TOWEE O12 WILDCAT 2,597 83 km
2024 RX - O33 ROCK CREEK_SEED ORCHARD 2,445 71 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,405 60 km
2007 WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE 2,285 62 km
2018 RUFF CREEK 2,281 26 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in
March 51°F (11°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in
June 74°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.9 in

Resaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.4").

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