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Summerville, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Chattooga County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,406 Population 1,096/sq mi density
$31,429 Median Income $21,787 per capita
$88,000 Home Value $177,995 Zillow
$576 Median Rent 35.7% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
23 Violent Crime/100K 704 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,429 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,000 home value, $576/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
23 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Summerville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation644 ft (196 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density1,096/sq mi
Coordinates34.4788°N, 85.3491°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyChattooga County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.3"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.50"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0420 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.0 / 100
Community Resilience22.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

111 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 26 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 85 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 144 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 72 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 146 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 111 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 126 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 56 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 42 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 64 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 126 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 128 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 146 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 116 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 89 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 75 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 68 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 24 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 27 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 69 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 1 297 km
1995 Opal Category 1 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

499 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 134 fatalities, 1,763 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 59 km 25
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 60 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 96 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 47 km 20
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 62 km 1
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 36 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 50 km 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 49 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 88 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 28 km 9
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 94 km 6
May 19, 1973 EF4 37 km 0
May 8, 2024 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 52 km 2
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 89 km 0
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 46 km 4
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 90 km 2
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 72 km 0
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 40 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 68 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 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 79 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 84 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 74 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 92 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 92 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 85 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 95 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 74 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 79 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 79 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 81 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 85 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 59 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 90 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 76 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 90 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 17 km
2010 ML 0301 RX BURN 2,631 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 5.2 in
March 51°F (11°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 4.9 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.2 in

Summerville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.4").

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