Royston, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Franklin County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,335
Population
708/sq mi density
$31,136
Median Income
$27,641 per capita
$220,500
Home Value
$265,027 Zillow
$508
Median Rent
25.1% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$31,136 median income, 5.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$220,500 home value, $508/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Royston 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 52.3 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 708/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2858°N, 83.1118°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Anderson Regional (AND) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.0 in |
Royston has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and May the driest (3.7").