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Whitesburg, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Coweta County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
439 Population 158/sq mi density
$64,861 Median Income $38,395 per capita
$128,600 Home Value $307,255 Zillow
$752 Median Rent 21.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
483 Violent Crime/100K 2,929 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$64,861 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,600 home value, $752/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
483 violent crimes/100K (27% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Whitesburg 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 52.5 inches. The area receives 1.7 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 Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation849 ft (259 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density158/sq mi
Coordinates33.4921°N, 84.9143°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCoweta County County
Nearest AirportHartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.02"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.6 / 100
Community Resilience58.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

36 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 M4.6 130 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 149 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 123 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 128 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 125 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 128 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 132 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 89 km
Mar 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Linwood, Georgia M2.8 139 km
Jun 18, 1998 8 km E of LaFayette, Georgia M2.7 138 km
Sep 14, 2000 3 km SSW of LaFayette, Georgia M2.7 136 km
May 22, 2018 5 km W of Linwood, Georgia M2.6 142 km
Apr 29, 2003 8 km ENE of Fort Payne, Alabama M2.6 128 km
Nov 16, 1993 6 km NNW of Linwood, Georgia M2.6 147 km
Jan 5, 2010 0 km NW of LaFayette, Georgia M2.6 139 km
Apr 15, 2001 12 km SW of Talladega, Alabama M2.6 121 km
Sep 13, 1994 16 km W of Linwood, Georgia M2.6 145 km
Feb 7, 2007 7 km N of Trion, Georgia M2.6 129 km
Apr 15, 2001 9 km E of Bon Air, Alabama M2.6 125 km
Jun 2, 2017 7 km NW of Broomtown, Alabama M2.6 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 287 km
2018 Michael Category 3 182 km
1995 Opal Category 1 214 km
1985 Kate Category 1 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

513 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 1,199 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 37 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 72 km 3
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 53 km 0
May 1, 1953 EF4 99 km 7
Mar 26, 2023 EF3 71 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 90 km 0
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 95 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 55 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 78 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 48 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 69 km 2
Feb 26, 2008 EF3 36 km 0
Jan 2, 2006 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 90 km 9
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 67 km 1
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 71 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 65 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 67 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 96 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 67 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 70 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 73 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 66 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 69 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 87 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 68 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 92 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 69 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 93 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 81 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 69 km
2019 TL BUNN 2,688 89 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,667 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,642 97 km
2010 ML 0301 RX BURN 2,631 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in
March 54°F (12°C) 6.0 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in
October 62°F (16°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 53°F (11°C) 4.1 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in

Whitesburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and October the driest (3.1").

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