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Rest Haven, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Hall County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
51 Population 364/sq mi density
$1,391 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rest Haven enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,087 ft (331 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density364/sq mi
Coordinates34.1362°N, 83.9747°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHall County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.4"
38% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.98"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.82"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.1 / 100
Community Resilience24.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 134 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 119 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 143 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 112 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 144 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 144 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 107 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 118 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 139 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 125 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 109 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 137 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 115 km
May 29, 1991 5 km N of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M2.9 145 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 138 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 129 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 146 km
Jul 5, 1996 7 km WNW of Marble, North Carolina M2.8 118 km
Dec 10, 2013 11 km SSE of Wildwood Lake, Tennessee M2.8 122 km
Jan 19, 1990 4 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M2.8 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 227 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 271 km
1985 Kate Category 1 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

433 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 58 fatalities, 1,295 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 97 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 68 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 95 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 42 km 6
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 98 km 1
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 93 km 1
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 59 km 1
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 28 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 92 km 9
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 46 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 49 km 3
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 71 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 48 km 1
Mar 29, 1991 EF3 71 km 0
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 24, 1975 EF3 65 km 3
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 21 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 78 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 56 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 86 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 65 km
2010 BRAMLETT RIDGE 2,200 85 km
2023 BRAMLETT RIDGE FY 23 2,172 85 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,133 85 km
2023 TRAIL RIDGE FY23 2,085 72 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,998 72 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,911 85 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,879 99 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,873 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,803 80 km
2010 COMPT 155 1,775 97 km
2023 SLICK SHOALS RX FY23 1,760 80 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,753 82 km
1999 PIGEON ROOST 1,729 62 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,701 66 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,679 68 km
1999 TURKEY STAMP 1,657 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in
March 53°F (11°C) 6.0 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in Driest
November 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.6 in

Rest Haven has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and October the driest (3.8").

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