Rockmart, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Floyd County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,142
Population
952/sq mi density
$53,854
Median Income
$25,769 per capita
$186,600
Home Value
$255,744 Zillow
$939
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
303
Violent Crime/100K
2,199 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$53,854 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$186,600 home value, $939/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
303 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Rockmart 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. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 831 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 952/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0083°N, 85.0450°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Floyd County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in |
Rockmart has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.1").