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Temple, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Carroll County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
5,655 Population 830/sq mi density
$89,269 Median Income $30,669 per capita
$210,800 Home Value $281,728 Zillow
$1,482 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
281 Violent Crime/100K 3,506 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$89,269 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$210,800 home value, $1,482/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
281 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Temple enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,152 ft (351 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²)
Population Density830/sq mi
Coordinates33.7332°N, 85.0273°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCarroll County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.5"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.30"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.1 / 100
Community Resilience53.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

62 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 M4.6 101 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 137 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 99 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 144 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 130 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 145 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 100 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 97 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 133 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 134 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 143 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 140 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 140 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 96 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 146 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 132 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 103 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 99 km
Mar 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Linwood, Georgia M2.8 110 km
Jan 19, 1990 4 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M2.8 136 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 1 210 km
1995 Opal Category 1 228 km
1985 Kate Category 1 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

497 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 71 fatalities, 1,324 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 55 km 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 93 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 44 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 39 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 96 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 85 km 9
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 94 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 100 km 6
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 86 km 0
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 68 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 29 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 75 km 2
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 40 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 31 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 84 km 0
Dec 16, 2000 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 48 km 0
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 52 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 48 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 47 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 93 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 50 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 49 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 54 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 47 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 51 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 84 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 52 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 68 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 55 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 90 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 66 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 55 km
2019 TL BUNN 2,688 85 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 95 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,667 91 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,642 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.2 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
December 44°F (6°C) 5.0 in

Temple has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.3").

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