Ringgold, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Catoosa County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,412 Population 681/sq mi density
$45,083 Median Income $29,999 per capita
$195,100 Home Value $318,067 Zillow
$812 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
203 Violent Crime/100K 2,410 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$45,083 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$195,100 home value, $812/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
203 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Ringgold enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation752 ft (229 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density681/sq mi
Coordinates34.9137°N, 85.1215°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCatoosa County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.94"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.17"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score64.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.0 / 100
Community Resilience20.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

143 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 66 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 125 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 104 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 99 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 132 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 100 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 29 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 132 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 77 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 136 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 59 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 77 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 34 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 73 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 95 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 75 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 111 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 30 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 75 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

394 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 143 fatalities, 1,561 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 98 km 25
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 73 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 7 km 20
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 85 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 55 km 4
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 83 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 71 km 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 88 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 75 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 94 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 47 km 9
May 19, 1973 EF4 76 km 0
May 2, 1953 EF4 74 km 4
May 8, 2024 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 13 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 42 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 65 km 4
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 66 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 24 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 61 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 48 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 50 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 100 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 54 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 52 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 95 km
2019 JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX 3,120 95 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 76 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 39 km
2023 SMITH MOUNTAIN 2,807 71 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,758 76 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 62 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 78 km
2024 RX - O11 TOWEE O12 WILDCAT 2,597 70 km
2024 RX - O33 ROCK CREEK_SEED ORCHARD 2,445 55 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,405 67 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,351 99 km
2007 WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE 2,285 70 km
2018 RUFF CREEK 2,281 40 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,199 34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in
March 53°F (12°C) 4.9 in
April 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.9 in Wettest

Ringgold has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.2").

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