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Shannon, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Floyd County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,618
Population
325/sq mi density
$71,605
Median Income
$35,618 per capita
$193,800
Home Value
$217,814 Zillow
$1,046
Median Rent
18.6% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
211
Violent Crime/100K
2,071 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,605 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$193,800 home value, $1,046/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
211 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Shannon 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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 687 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 325/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3403°N, 85.0841°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Floyd County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.9 in |
Shannon has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.4").