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West Brow, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Dade County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,243 Population 476/sq mi density
$274,500 Home Value $225,812 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
West Brow 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

Elevation1,731 ft (528 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density476/sq mi
Coordinates34.9148°N, 85.4186°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDade County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.0"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.66"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.0 / 100
Community Resilience12.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
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

137 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 10, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 51 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 148 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 78 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 123 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 148 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 98 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 56 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 71 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 99 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 94 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 88 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 9 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 116 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 86 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 8 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 104 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 50 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 38 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 50 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

452 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 147 fatalities, 1,642 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 78 km 25
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 47 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 22 km 20
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 47 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 61 km 14
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 69 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 47 km 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 94 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 57 km 9
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 99 km 11
May 19, 1973 EF4 58 km 0
May 2, 1953 EF4 89 km 4
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 86 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 15 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 41 km 4
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 67 km 2
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 77 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 33 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 71 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 75 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 77 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 43 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 79 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 66 km
2023 SMITH MOUNTAIN 2,807 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,758 99 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 50 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 67 km
2024 RX - O11 TOWEE O12 WILDCAT 2,597 95 km
2024 RX - O33 ROCK CREEK_SEED ORCHARD 2,445 80 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,405 54 km
2007 WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE 2,285 58 km
2018 RUFF CREEK 2,281 42 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,199 46 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,866 46 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,806 96 km
2016 BRIDGE CREEK ROAD 1,777 39 km
2014 SOUTH EAST COMPLEX 1,753 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 5.6 in
February 42°F (5°C) 5.3 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in Driest
November 49°F (10°C) 5.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.6 in Coldest

West Brow has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.7").

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