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Trion, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Chattooga County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,215 Population 546/sq mi density
$42,969 Median Income $19,022 per capita
$106,200 Home Value $142,296 Zillow
$792 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
280 Violent Crime/100K 3,695 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$42,969 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,200 home value, $792/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
280 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Trion 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 57.0 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation658 ft (201 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density546/sq mi
Coordinates34.5484°N, 85.3108°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyChattooga County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.0"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.46"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0420 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.0 / 100
Community Resilience22.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

112 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 30 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 86 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 136 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 138 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 64 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 118 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 103 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 71 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 117 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 138 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 119 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 35 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 109 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 50 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 85 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 60 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 67 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 32 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 28 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Opal (1995, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1995 Opal Category 1 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

486 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 134 fatalities, 1,675 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 64 km 25
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 61 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 89 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 62 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 38 km 20
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 43 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 50 km 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 53 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 92 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 25 km 9
May 19, 1973 EF4 41 km 0
May 8, 2024 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 44 km 2
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 46 km 4
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 82 km 2
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 79 km 0
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 40 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 76 km 0
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 77 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 87 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 92 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 83 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 84 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 85 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 93 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 87 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 82 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 87 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 88 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 89 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 93 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 67 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 68 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 99 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 99 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 22 km
2010 ML 0301 RX BURN 2,631 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 5.1 in
March 51°F (10°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 4.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.2 in

Trion has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.5").

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