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Varnell, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Whitfield County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
2,623
Population
661/sq mi density
$82,857
Median Income
$32,068 per capita
$228,200
Home Value
$264,380 Zillow
$1,155
Median Rent
30.7% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
232
Violent Crime/100K
1,626 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$82,857 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$228,200 home value, $1,155/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Varnell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 916 ft (279 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 661/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9016°N, 84.9651°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Whitfield County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 5.2 in |
Varnell has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.6").