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Chattahoochee, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Gadsden County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,965 Population 529/sq mi density
$54,375 Median Income $14,700 per capita
$82,900 Home Value $109,564 Zillow
$571 Median Rent 13.5% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
533 Violent Crime/100K 3,063 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,375 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,900 home value, $571/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
533 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Chattahoochee, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,375
28% below
$14,700 per capita
Home Value
$82,900
71% below
Zillow: $109,564
Median Rent
$571/mo
51% below
13.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
533/100K
40% above
3,063/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
76% below
65.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
22.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.9%
49% above
26.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
308 sunny days/yr

How Chattahoochee Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Chattahoochee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
29%
Rent
49%
Poverty
178%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
140%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chattahoochee a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chattahoochee residents earn a median household income of $54,375 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,700. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 908 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chattahoochee is $82,900 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,564. Median rent is $571/month, with 13.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Chattahoochee reports 533 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,063/100K. The murder rate is 66.6/100K.

Education

8.2% of adults in Chattahoochee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 65.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chattahoochee has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,965
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density529/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,375
Per Capita$14,700
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty22.1%
County GDP$1,708M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,900
Rent$571
Ownership50.2%
Zillow$109,564
Housing Units1,061
Rent Burden13.5%

Crime

F
Violent533/100K
Property3,063/100K
Murder66.6/100K
Assault399/100K
Burglary499/100K

Health

Obesity47.9%
Diabetes18.5%
Smoking26.0%
Heart Disease9.4%
Premature Death12,920/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days308/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation98 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+65.6%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute27 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Chattahoochee was founded in 1941.
The median home in Chattahoochee was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Tallahassee International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
55.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.