At a Glance
Median Income
$79,176
$36,605 per capita
Home Value
$250,900
Zillow: $262,255
Median Rent
$721/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
470/100K
8,440/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.3%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Chickamauga Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chickamauga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chickamauga a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chickamauga residents earn a median household income of $79,176 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,605. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,230 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chickamauga is $250,900 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,255. Median rent is $721/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Chickamauga reports 470 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 8,440/100K.
Education
36.3% of adults in Chickamauga hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chickamauga has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population2,999
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density1,052/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,176
Per Capita$36,605
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$2,269M
Avg Weekly Wage$864
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,900
Rent$721
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$262,255
Housing Units1,390
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent470/100K
Property8,440/100K
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,551/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain57.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation736 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.3%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed212 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Chickamauga was built in 1982.
21.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 212 Mbps.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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