Rossville, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Catoosa County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
3,981
Population
2,199/sq mi density
$47,791
Median Income
$27,707 per capita
$114,300
Home Value
$215,585 Zillow
$958
Median Rent
38.4% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$47,791 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,300 home value, $958/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Rossville 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 55.0 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,199/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9758°N, 85.2896°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Catoosa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.4 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.3 in |
Rossville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.6").