Roswell, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Cherokee County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
92,577
Population
2,273/sq mi density
$124,422
Median Income
$65,454 per capita
$520,500
Home Value
$653,146 Zillow
$1,707
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
162
Violent Crime/100K
1,031 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$124,422 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$520,500 home value, $1,707/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
162 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Roswell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,073 ft (327 m) |
| Area | 42.0 sq mi (108.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,273/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0395°N, 84.3509°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cherokee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| 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 (6°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in |
Roswell has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (3.4").