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Hoschton, Georgia
Hoschton is a city of 4,534 people in Jackson County, Georgia, founded in 1881.
Why visit Hoschton
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 15 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Braselton Town Green and Hoschton Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Hoschton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hoschton
Hoschton is a city in Jackson County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Hoschton had a population of 2,666.
From the Wikipedia article Hoschton, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Braselton Town Green
Park · 1.7 mi
9924 Davis Street, Braselton
sunrise-sunset
Restaurants and cafes15
Hoschton Coffee Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
73 City Square, Hoschton
Mo-Sa 06:00-18:00; Su 07:00-16:00
La Hacienda
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.0 mi
5391 Green Street, Braselton
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Juke N Jive Creamery
Ice cream · 0.8 mi
4162 Highway 53, Hoschton
Mo-Th 15:00-20:00; Fr 15:00-21:00; Sa 13:00-21:00
The Depot
Bar and pub · 0.9 mi
4272 Highway 53, Hoschton
Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-23:00; Su 11:30-16:00
3 more on the map.
Where to stay1
History
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the city in 1891 as the Town of Hoschton. The community was named after Russell A. Hosch, a local merchant.
From the History section of Hoschton, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship6
Rockwell Universalist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Gum Springs Elementary School
School · 3.9 mi
600 Gum Springs Church Rd, Jefferson
Healthcare2
Map of Hoschton
54 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 32°F | 5.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 35°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 40°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 47°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 56°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 64°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 67°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 51°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 41°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 35°F | 2.5 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Winder 4S (11 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
Jackson County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Barrow County Airport (WDR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Braselton 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Winder 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Auburn 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Pendergrass 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Russell 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Jefferson 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Flowery Branch 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Dacula 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Oakwood 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Buford 14 mi west, about 22 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
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hoschton City Hall Oct 2012, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hoschton Depot, Hhoschton, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rockwell Universalist Church Oct 2012 3, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- W.H. Brasleton House - Braselton Town Hall Oct 2012 2, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Site Plan, Basement Plan, Main Floor Plan, and Roof Plan - 1957 Telephone Exchange Building, Southeast corner of Wall Street and State Route 53, Braselton, Jackson County, GA, Stanford, Jihan, creator, Public domain
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