Sandy Springs, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Fulton County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
107,198
Population
2,843/sq mi density
$101,593
Median Income
$80,857 per capita
$583,900
Home Value
$692,396 Zillow
$1,789
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
141
Violent Crime/100K
1,479 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$101,593 median income, 3.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$583,900 home value, $1,789/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
141 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Sandy Springs 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 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 50.
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 | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Area | 38.5 sq mi (99.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,843/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9315°N, 84.3689°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Fulton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 50.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 50.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0495 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 20.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.84 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.63 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
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 |
Sandy Springs 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").