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Waco, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Haralson County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
685 Population 372/sq mi density
$35,603 Median Income $22,952 per capita
$151,100 Home Value $215,670 Zillow
$855 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
270 Violent Crime/100K 2,637 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$35,603 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$151,100 home value, $855/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
270 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Waco 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

Elevation1,284 ft (391 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density372/sq mi
Coordinates33.7026°N, 85.1892°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHaralson County County
Nearest AirportAnniston Regional (ANB)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.5"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.46"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.8 / 100
Community Resilience36.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

63 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 97 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 147 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 143 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 144 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 88 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 129 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 141 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 96 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 92 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 140 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 149 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 127 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 147 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 83 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 97 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 131 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 103 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 136 km
Dec 10, 2013 11 km SSE of Wildwood Lake, Tennessee M2.8 148 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 3 215 km
1995 Opal Category 1 216 km
1985 Kate Category 1 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

509 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 93 fatalities, 1,471 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 50 km 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 86 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 50 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 89 km 22
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 54 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 90 km 9
May 19, 1973 EF4 100 km 0
May 1, 1953 EF4 87 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 89 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 85 km 6
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 95 km 0
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 74 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 21 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 82 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 44 km 2
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 38 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 33 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 33 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 78 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 36 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 36 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 40 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 33 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 37 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 69 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 37 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 89 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 57 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 39 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 75 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 52 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 39 km
2019 TL BUNN 2,688 69 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,667 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.2 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°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 (7°C) 5.1 in

Waco has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.3").

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