Riverdale, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Clayton County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
14,866
Population
3,386/sq mi density
$62,627
Median Income
$32,855 per capita
$160,000
Home Value
$215,676 Zillow
$1,266
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$62,627 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, $1,266/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Riverdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,386/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5639°N, 84.4110°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Clayton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 55.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 4.6 in |
Riverdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.3").