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Talking Rock, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Pickens County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
89 Population 43/sq mi density
$275,000 Home Value $379,779 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
912 Violent Crime/100K 19,343 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
912 violent crimes/100K (140% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Talking Rock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,453 ft (443 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates34.5292°N, 84.4920°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPickens County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.73"
Driest Month (Oct) 4.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.8 / 100
Community Resilience39.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very 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 Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

137 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 10, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 104 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 122 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 94 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 55 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 143 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 140 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 93 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 107 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 93 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 104 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 112 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 62 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 118 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 116 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 139 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 145 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 102 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 106 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 54 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

427 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 111 fatalities, 2,012 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 74 km 20
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 66 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 70 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 50 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 51 km 9
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 23 km 6
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 84 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 68 km 2
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 47 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 90 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 53 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 75 km 2
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 57 km 12
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 15, 1994 EF3 99 km 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 49 km 9
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 25 km 3
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 44 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 96 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 97 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 54 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 89 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 58 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 34 km
2019 JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX 3,120 72 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 88 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 45 km
2023 SMITH MOUNTAIN 2,807 68 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,758 87 km
2013 MCINTYRE-A 2,695 97 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 96 km
2024 RX - O11 TOWEE O12 WILDCAT 2,597 75 km
2024 RX - O33 ROCK CREEK_SEED ORCHARD 2,445 69 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,351 92 km
2018 RUFF CREEK 2,281 68 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 96 km
2010 BRAMLETT RIDGE 2,200 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 5.6 in
March 49°F (10°C) 6.7 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 5.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
July 76°F (24°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in Driest
November 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.5 in

Talking Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (4.1").

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