Fairmount, Georgia
Fairmount is a city of 1,279 people in Gordon County, Georgia, founded in January 1, 1897.
Why visit Fairmount
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail, 5 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Fairmount
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fairmount
Fairmount is a city in Gordon County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Fairmount had a population of 772. Gordon County is home to New Echota, which was once the Cherokee Nation's capital. It was the origin of the Cherokee written language and newspaper, the Cherokee Phoenix.
From the Wikipedia article Fairmount, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes5
Southern Creamery Co
Restaurant · Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Ice Cream
2573 US-411, Fairmount
Mo-Th 06:30-19:00; Fr-Su 08:30-18:00
K-C's Corner Restaurant
Restaurant · American, Burger
11877 Fairmount Hwy SE, Fairmount
Churches and places of worship2
History
A post office called Fairmount has been in operation since 1850. The city was named after Fairmont, West Virginia.
From the History section of Fairmount, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries1
Map of Fairmount
13 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 31°F | 5.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 34°F | 5.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 40°F | 5.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 47°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 56°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 67°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 66°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 61°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 50°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 40°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 35°F | 5.3 in | 0.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jasper 1 Nnw (15 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Gordon County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2021-05-05: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dalton Municipal Airport (DNN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Adairsville 13 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Calhoun 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Jasper 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Resaca 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- Canton 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Cartersville 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Ball Ground 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- Nelson 20 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Holly Springs 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Woodstock 26 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Tate Park, Fairmount, Georgia, Thomson200, CC0
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