Sky Valley, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Rabun County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
590
Population
194/sq mi density
$48,438
Median Income
$55,203 per capita
$322,700
Home Value
$439,308 Zillow
$1,367
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$48,438 median income, 4.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$322,700 home value, $1,367/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Sky Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 70.5 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,054 ft (931 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 194/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9850°N, 83.3340°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rabun County County |
| Nearest Airport | Oconee County Regional (CEU) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 6.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
Sky Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 36°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 70.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.1") and October the driest (5.2").