At a Glance
Median Income
$53,125
$22,622 per capita
Home Value
$128,100
Zillow: $222,668
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
19.9% smoking rate
How Etowah Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Etowah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Etowah a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Etowah residents earn a median household income of $53,125 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,622. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,371 business establishments, including 593 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Etowah is $128,100 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,668. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Education
16.1% of adults in Etowah hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Etowah has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population129
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density65/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$53,125
Per Capita$22,622
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,453M
Avg Weekly Wage$984
Housing
A+
Home Value$128,100
Rent
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$222,668
Housing Units42
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death7,690/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain39.0 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation1,129 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 41%
Commute37 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Etowah was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Shawnee Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
31.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 593 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.