At a Glance
Median Income
$73,894
$33,639 per capita
Home Value
$200,500
Zillow: $267,385
Median Rent
$863/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
15.4% smoking rate
How Cohutta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cohutta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cohutta a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cohutta residents earn a median household income of $73,894 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,639. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,734 business establishments, including 202 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cohutta is $200,500 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,385. Median rent is $863/month, with 30.1% 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 1993.
Education
19.8% of adults in Cohutta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cohutta has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,018
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density185/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,894
Per Capita$33,639
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$7,746M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,500
Rent$863
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$267,385
Housing Units269
Rent Burden30.1%
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,693/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation1,037 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed287 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Cohutta was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 287 Mbps.
There are 202 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.