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Sautee-Nacoochee, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · White County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
507 Population 141/sq mi density
$44,396 Median Income $38,847 per capita
57°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
1,512 Violent Crime/100K 14,745 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$44,396 median income, 0.8% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,512 violent crimes/100K (298% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Sautee-Nacoochee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.7 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,421 ft (433 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²)
Population Density141/sq mi
Coordinates34.6888°N, 83.6831°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWhite County County
Nearest AirportOconee County Regional (CEU)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.7"
91% above US avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.05"
Driest Month (Oct) 4.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.2 / 100
Community Resilience23.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

127 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 99 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 84 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 133 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 107 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 101 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 140 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 119 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 141 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 128 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 104 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 124 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 141 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 143 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 143 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 114 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 146 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 70 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 129 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 97 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 289 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

357 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 36 fatalities, 683 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 100 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 69 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 63 km 4
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 55 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 24 km 1
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 40 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 24 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 53 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 34 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 26 km 1
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 11 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 91 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 47 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 91 km 1
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 21, 1962 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 80 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 98 km 0
Oct 8, 2017 EF2 85 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROUGH RIDGE 27,610 87 km
2016 ROCK MOUNTAIN 25,224 37 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 68 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 42 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 83 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 97 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 81 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 93 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 92 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 90 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 75 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,888 91 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 90 km
2019 COW CAMP 3,786 91 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 42 km
2016 CAMP BRANCH 3,234 56 km
2023 PANTHER KNOB 3,170 50 km
2019 JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX 3,120 59 km
2010 COW CAMP-A 2,953 91 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 6.3 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 5.9 in
March 48°F (9°C) 7.1 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 5.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.8 in
June 69°F (20°C) 5.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in
October 56°F (14°C) 4.6 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 5.5 in
December 40°F (5°C) 5.8 in

Sautee-Nacoochee has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.1") and October the driest (4.6").

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