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The Rock, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Upson County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
30 Population 7/sq mi density
63°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
441 Violent Crime/100K 4,809 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
441 violent crimes/100K (16% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
The Rock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation809 ft (247 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates32.9607°N, 84.2392°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyUpson County County
Nearest AirportMiddle Georgia Regional (MCN)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.67"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.0 / 100
Community Resilience39.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 12, 2022.

Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 72 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 149 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 115 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 101 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 144 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 117 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 123 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 137 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 140 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 58 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.5 116 km
May 18, 2015 0 km NNW of Crawfordville, Georgia M2.5 141 km
Aug 18, 1993 2 km NNW of Lakeview Estates, Georgia M2.5 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 205 km
2023 Idalia Category 1 266 km
2018 Michael Category 3 101 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 297 km
1995 Opal Category 3 233 km
1985 Kate Category 1 177 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

476 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 60 fatalities, 1,291 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 94 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 78 km 5
Apr 30, 1953 EF4 72 km 18
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 89 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 15 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 21 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 9 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 39 km 2
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 39 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 29 km 0
Mar 5, 1989 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 24, 1975 EF3 94 km 3
Feb 18, 1975 EF3 54 km 2
May 27, 1973 EF3 88 km 0
Jan 10, 1972 EF3 80 km 1
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 19, 1970 EF3 91 km 2
Dec 25, 1964 EF3 35 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,397 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 5,397 72 km
2010 COMPT 163 4,755 86 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 59 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,429 91 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 52 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,210 95 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,992 74 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 56 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,754 96 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,753 73 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 55 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,574 73 km
2010 COMPT 2 2,505 51 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,501 79 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,487 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,433 63 km
2010 COMPT 120 2,412 58 km
1999 COMP 1312 2,401 55 km
2018 COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 2,386 53 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,294 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
March 55°F (13°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
May 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
June 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in Driest
November 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
December 47°F (8°C) 4.6 in

The Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (2.6").

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