Waleska, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Cherokee County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
767
Population
449/sq mi density
$52,500
Median Income
$18,654 per capita
$362,500
Home Value
$482,504 Zillow
$867
Median Rent
42.6% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 12.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$362,500 home value, $867/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Waleska enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
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
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 | 39°F (4°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in |
Waleska has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (3.6").