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Chattanooga Valley, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Dade County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,298 Population 579/sq mi density
$44,308 Median Income $22,964 per capita
$168,800 Home Value $447,292 Zillow
$856 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
470 Violent Crime/100K 8,440 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$44,308 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$168,800 home value, $856/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
470 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Chattanooga Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Area7.5 sq mi (19.3 km²)
Population Density579/sq mi
Coordinates34.9241°N, 85.3431°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDade County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.66"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.0 / 100
Community Resilience12.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

137 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 10, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 55 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 141 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 85 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 117 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 142 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 97 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 49 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 146 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 66 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 92 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 83 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 97 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 110 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 99 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 12 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 14 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 81 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 56 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 46 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

435 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 139 fatalities, 1,555 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 83 km 25
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 47 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 67 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 54 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 16 km 20
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 73 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 53 km 1
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 93 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 95 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 54 km 9
May 19, 1973 EF4 63 km 0
May 2, 1953 EF4 84 km 4
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 92 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 8 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 48 km 4
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 60 km 2
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 74 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 28 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROUGH RIDGE 27,610 68 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 70 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 43 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 72 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 92 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 59 km
2023 SMITH MOUNTAIN 2,807 90 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,758 92 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 53 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 68 km
2024 RX - O11 TOWEE O12 WILDCAT 2,597 88 km
2024 RX - O33 ROCK CREEK_SEED ORCHARD 2,445 73 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,405 57 km
2007 WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE 2,285 61 km
2018 RUFF CREEK 2,281 41 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,199 42 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,866 43 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,806 89 km
2016 BRIDGE CREEK ROAD 1,777 40 km
2014 SOUTH EAST COMPLEX 1,753 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 5.3 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in Driest
November 49°F (10°C) 5.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.6 in

Chattanooga Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.7").

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