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Talmo, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Jackson County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
361 Population 118/sq mi density
$81,429 Median Income $41,188 per capita
$260,000 Home Value $333,909 Zillow
$975 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
111 Violent Crime/100K 1,351 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$81,429 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$260,000 home value, $975/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Talmo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation888 ft (271 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density118/sq mi
Coordinates34.1794°N, 83.7174°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.4"
38% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.06"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience60.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

65 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 135 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 94 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 132 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 142 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 121 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 149 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 112 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 144 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 117 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 132 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 122 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 150 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 149 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 127 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 144 km
May 29, 1991 5 km N of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M2.9 147 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 148 km
Jan 19, 1990 4 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M2.8 139 km
Dec 10, 2013 11 km SSE of Wildwood Lake, Tennessee M2.8 135 km
Apr 14, 2005 19 km SE of Vonore, Tennessee M2.8 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 232 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 247 km
1985 Kate Category 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

422 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 40 fatalities, 1,092 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 60 km 6
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 76 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 58 km 1
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 28 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 58 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 52 km 3
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 48 km 1
Mar 29, 1991 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 50 km 0
Mar 24, 1975 EF3 88 km 3
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 93 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 19 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 35 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 88 km 0
Jan 10, 1972 EF3 85 km 1
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 43 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCK MOUNTAIN (25,224 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROCK MOUNTAIN 25,224 92 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 99 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,084 63 km
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 63 km
2020 CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP 2,421 85 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 73 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 45 km
2010 BRAMLETT RIDGE 2,200 75 km
2023 BRAMLETT RIDGE FY 23 2,172 75 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,133 75 km
2023 TRAIL RIDGE FY23 2,085 66 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,998 66 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,911 75 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,879 95 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,873 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,803 67 km
2010 COMPT 155 1,775 91 km
2023 SLICK SHOALS RX FY23 1,760 67 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,753 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 5.7 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in Driest
October 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
November 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.6 in

Talmo has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and September the driest (4.0").

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