At a Glance
Median Income
$43,614
$25,636 per capita
Home Value
$165,900
Zillow: $211,387
Median Rent
$817/mo
38.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
431/100K
2,499/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.3%
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
302 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Etowah residents earn a median household income of $43,614 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,636. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,098 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Etowah is $165,900 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,387. Median rent is $817/month, with 38.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Etowah reports 431 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,499/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.5% of adults in Etowah hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Etowah has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,621
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,280/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,614
Per Capita$25,636
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$2,685M
Avg Weekly Wage$979
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,900
Rent$817
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$211,387
Housing Units1,856
Rent Burden38.3%
Crime
F
Violent431/100K
Property2,499/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault431/100K
Burglary287/100K
Health
Obesity45.3%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death14,154/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain60.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation896 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute20 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Etowah was founded in 1906.
The median home in Etowah was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.