Chattahoochee, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Gadsden County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,965 Population 529/sq mi density
$54,375 Median Income $14,700 per capita
$82,900 Home Value $118,113 Zillow
$571 Median Rent 13.5% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$54,375 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,900 home value, $571/mo rent
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: $118,113
Median Rent
$571/mo
51% below
13.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
76% below
65.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
22.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.9%
49% above
26.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

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
181%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chattahoochee a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
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 6.5% (81% above 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 $118,113. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,965
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density529/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$54,375
Per Capita$14,700
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty22.1%
County GDP$1,708M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,900
Rent$571
Ownership50.2%
Zillow$118,113
Housing Units1,061
Rent Burden13.5%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain56.9 in/yr
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.
50.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.