The Town FilesFairmount, Georgia
City in Gordon County · population 772 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $135,200
- Household income
- $63,056
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 40.4
Fairmount is a city of 772 people in Gordon County, Georgia. The median home is worth $135,200, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks quieter than 93% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 91% of Georgia towns, better for families than 87% of Georgia towns.
How Fairmount ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fairmount is worth $135,200, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $63,056, which is more affordable than 90% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,090 a month. 66.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fairmount | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $135,200 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,090 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $63,056 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 66.6% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Fairmount
| People | Fairmount | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.4% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 16.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.1% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.2% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 1.5% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 30.6 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 68.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in Fairmount
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 31.1°F. About 58.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.5 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 61 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fairmount since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 30, 2013 about 7.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 20, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on August 3, 2020.
Severe weather in Gordon County since 1996
Gordon County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| May 5, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4600: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Gordon County
Gordon County had 24,899 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,205 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Fairmount itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in Fairmount
1 public school with 370 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmount Elementary School | PK-5 | 370 | 12.8 |
Towns near Fairmount
- White, GA11.2 mi · 661 people · home $173,200
- Waleska, GA12.3 mi · 921 people · home $483,300
- Adairsville, GA13.5 mi · 4,878 people · home $252,300
- Calhoun, GA14.0 mi · 16,949 people · home $251,000
- Jasper, GA15.1 mi · 4,084 people · home $282,500
- Resaca, GA17.0 mi · 1,142 people · home $182,800
- Canton, GA17.8 mi · 32,973 people · home $407,800
- Nelson, GA19.2 mi · 1,145 people · home $255,000
Fairmount questions
Is Fairmount, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fairmount scores better for retirees than 78% of Georgia towns and quieter than 93%. 20.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.4).
How much does a house cost in Fairmount?
The median owner-occupied home in Fairmount is valued at $135,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,056, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $1,090 a month.
What is the weather like in Fairmount?
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 31.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.6 inches of precipitation a year and 1.5 inches of snow.
Does Fairmount get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fairmount since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 30, 2013. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)