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Russell, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Barrow County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,335
Population
1,151/sq mi density
$65,259
Median Income
$18,618 per capita
$104,200
Home Value
$339,255 Zillow
$1,314
Median Rent
30.7% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
277
Violent Crime/100K
4,115 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$65,259 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,200 home value, $1,314/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
277 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Russell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 941 ft (287 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,151/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9790°N, 83.6923°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Barrow County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.3 / 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 | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in |
Russell has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and September the driest (3.4").