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Sharpsburg, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Coweta County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
335 Population 345/sq mi density
$62,344 Median Income $47,177 per capita
$245,300 Home Value $424,558 Zillow
$1,143 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
29 Violent Crime/100K 1,266 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$62,344 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$245,300 home value, $1,143/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
29 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sharpsburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation895 ft (273 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density345/sq mi
Coordinates33.3371°N, 84.6509°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCoweta County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"
30% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.79"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.6 / 100
Community Resilience58.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 12, 2022.

Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 120 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 135 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 107 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 150 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 148 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 145 km
Jun 2, 2017 7 km NW of Broomtown, Alabama M2.6 147 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 74 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.5 150 km
Oct 6, 2003 11 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.5 145 km
Jan 4, 2008 14 km N of Hollins, Alabama M2.5 137 km
May 11, 1998 2 km SSE of Glencoe, Alabama M2.5 135 km
Jan 28, 1998 7 km NNW of Broomtown, Alabama M2.5 147 km
May 4, 1990 4 km WSW of Menlo, Georgia M2.5 149 km
May 25, 2017 16 km SE of LaFayette, Georgia M2.5 149 km
Aug 18, 1993 2 km NNW of Lakeview Estates, Georgia M2.5 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 260 km
2018 Michael Category 3 155 km
1995 Opal Category 1 221 km
1985 Kate Category 1 231 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

503 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 39 fatalities, 998 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 51 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 95 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 65 km 0
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 70 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 25 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 20 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 49 km 2
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 94 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 96 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 28 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 66 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 96 km 1
Mar 29, 1991 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 18 km 0
Mar 24, 1975 EF3 49 km 3
Jan 26, 1974 EF3 80 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (6,320 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 94 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 97 km
2004 UNNAMED 5,397 97 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 96 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 96 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 100 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 95 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 99 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 91 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 98 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 98 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 93 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 98 km
2019 540C 2,622 99 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,611 95 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 92 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,568 97 km
2010 COMPT 2 2,505 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,445 96 km
2021 SC LOWER SHOALS A 2,444 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in

Sharpsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (3.0").

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