Rutledge, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Morgan County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,134
Population
345/sq mi density
$57,083
Median Income
$26,304 per capita
$266,900
Home Value
$451,946 Zillow
$918
Median Rent
42.7% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$57,083 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$266,900 home value, $918/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Rutledge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 714 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 345/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6257°N, 83.6097°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Morgan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Baldwin County Regional (MLJ) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very 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 Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
Rutledge has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and May the driest (2.7").