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Rome, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Floyd County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
37,754 Population 1,186/sq mi density
$51,106 Median Income $32,985 per capita
$214,700 Home Value $227,082 Zillow
$976 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$51,106 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$214,700 home value, $976/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Rome enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Area31.6 sq mi (81.9 km²)
Population Density1,186/sq mi
Coordinates34.2661°N, 85.1861°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFloyd County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.1"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.50"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.0 / 100
Community Resilience44.3 / 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)

Earthquake History

105 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 48 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 108 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 84 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 138 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 131 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 83 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 146 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 71 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 121 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 69 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 144 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 117 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 83 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 46 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 87 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 80 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 46 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 149 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 102 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 269 km
1995 Opal Category 1 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

529 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 135 fatalities, 1,948 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 74 km 25
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 89 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 83 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 68 km 20
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 49 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 75 km 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 21 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 61 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 80 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 29 km 9
May 19, 1973 EF4 57 km 0
May 8, 2024 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 75 km 2
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 72 km 4
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 80 km 0
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 23 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 96 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 20 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 90 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 64 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 67 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 58 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 100 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 69 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 58 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 64 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 62 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 65 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 69 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 53 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 75 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 83 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 79 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 75 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 39 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,642 93 km
2010 ML 0301 RX BURN 2,631 79 km
2019 540C 2,622 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 5.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.0 in
May 67°F (20°C) 4.4 in
June 74°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.8 in

Rome has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.4").

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