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White, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Bartow County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
755 Population 719/sq mi density
$71,705 Median Income $28,663 per capita
$161,000 Home Value $243,865 Zillow
$848 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
336 Violent Crime/100K 5,772 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$71,705 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,000 home value, $848/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
336 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
White enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°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) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation854 ft (260 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density719/sq mi
Coordinates34.2822°N, 84.7480°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBartow County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.10"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability11.4 / 100
Community Resilience29.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

103 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 84 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 144 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 129 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 75 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 128 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 123 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 111 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 89 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 142 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 139 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 96 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 102 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 143 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 142 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 69 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 88 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 72 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 82 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 84 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 255 km
1995 Opal Category 1 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

455 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 110 fatalities, 1,941 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 77 km 20
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 89 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 31 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 41 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 37 km 9
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 85 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 40 km 6
May 19, 1973 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 87 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 92 km 2
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 20 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 68 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 85 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 11 km 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 40 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 79 km 12
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 98 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 71 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 94 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 87 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 83 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 97 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 86 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 89 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 95 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 91 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 68 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 98 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 90 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 69 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 75 km
2019 540C 2,622 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,611 87 km
2024 SCK RATTLE SNAKE J-K-L-M RX 2,510 98 km
2024 RX - O33 ROCK CREEK_SEED ORCHARD 2,445 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.0 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 51°F (11°C) 4.0 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in

White has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (3.2").

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