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South Fulton, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Clayton County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
109,157 Population 1,176/sq mi density
$81,798 Median Income $36,548 per capita
$270,600 Home Value $232,247 Zillow
$1,607 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 294 sunny days/yr
1,271 Violent Crime/100K 8,424 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$81,798 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$270,600 home value, $1,607/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,271 violent crimes/100K (234% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.9% bachelor's degree or higher
South Fulton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation889 ft (271 m)
Area92.8 sq mi (240.5 km²)
Population Density1,176/sq mi
Coordinates33.6357°N, 84.5834°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyClayton County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.71"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.4 / 100
Community Resilience8.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 136 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 131 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 148 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 140 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 132 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 137 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 134 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 145 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 142 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 149 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 148 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 131 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 131 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 123 km
Mar 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Linwood, Georgia M2.8 137 km
Jan 19, 1990 4 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M2.8 150 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 149 km
Jun 18, 1998 8 km E of LaFayette, Georgia M2.7 132 km
Sep 14, 2000 3 km SSW of LaFayette, Georgia M2.7 133 km
Jul 23, 1998 5 km SSE of Varnell, Georgia M2.7 140 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 1 286 km
2018 Michael Category 3 182 km
1995 Opal Category 1 247 km
1985 Kate Category 1 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

500 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 48 fatalities, 1,196 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 71 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 69 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 33 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 85 km 6
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 99 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 85 km 0
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 86 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 71 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 75 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 52 km 2
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 70 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 66 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 81 km 9
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 82 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,740 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 95 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 90 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 89 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 92 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 92 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 96 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 89 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 93 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 100 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 94 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 96 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 96 km
2019 540C 2,622 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,611 87 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 100 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,584 97 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,568 95 km
2021 SC RATTLESNAKE M 2,568 98 km
2022 SC JOSEPH SPRINGS A B 2,565 98 km
2024 SCK RATTLE SNAKE J-K-L-M RX 2,510 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 5.0 in
February 46°F (8°C) 4.9 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
October 62°F (16°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 53°F (11°C) 3.9 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in Coldest

South Fulton has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (3.1").

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