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Tiger, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Rabun County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
384 Population 463/sq mi density
$52,188 Median Income $29,595 per capita
$226,400 Home Value $393,718 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
665 Violent Crime/100K 4,568 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,188 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$226,400 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
665 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Tiger enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.7 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,964 ft (599 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density463/sq mi
Coordinates34.8461°N, 83.4326°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRabun County County
Nearest AirportOconee County Regional (CEU)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.7"
89% above US avg
Snowfall 2.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.36"
Driest Month (Oct) 5.12"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability82.2 / 100
Community Resilience23.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

133 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 93 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 86 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 150 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 126 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 138 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 77 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 134 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 111 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 121 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 111 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 96 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 129 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 126 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 116 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 149 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 82 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 147 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 129 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 117 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 2 214 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

317 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 34 fatalities, 606 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 95 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 98 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 80 km 4
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 41 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 51 km 1
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 67 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 16 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 82 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 63 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 55 km 1
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 78 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 73 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 55 km 0
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 71 km 0
Oct 8, 2017 EF2 62 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 81 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 18 km
2016 CHIMNEY TOPS 2 14,998 94 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 52 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 33 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 83 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 69 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 76 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 73 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 91 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 78 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,888 90 km
2019 COW CAMP 3,786 88 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 69 km
2016 CAMP BRANCH 3,234 39 km
2023 PANTHER KNOB 3,170 33 km
2019 JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX 3,120 67 km
2010 COW CAMP-A 2,953 88 km
2023 SMITH MOUNTAIN 2,807 93 km
2013 MCINTYRE-A 2,695 81 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,662 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 6.4 in
February 40°F (4°C) 6.1 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 7.4 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in
May 62°F (16°C) 6.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in
September 66°F (19°C) 5.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 5.1 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 6.0 in
December 40°F (4°C) 6.3 in

Tiger has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 40°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 71.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.4") and October the driest (5.1").

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