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Waleska, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Cherokee County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
767
Population
449/sq mi density
$52,500
Median Income
$18,654 per capita
$362,500
Home Value
$471,818 Zillow
$867
Median Rent
42.6% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
143
Violent Crime/100K
2,074 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 6.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$362,500 home value, $867/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
143 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Waleska enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,095 ft (334 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 449/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3170°N, 84.5510°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cherokee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.9 in |
Waleska has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.5").