Fort Oglethorpe, GA

Georgia · Catoosa County · Chattanooga Metro

Fort Oglethorpe is a small city in Georgia with a population of 10,332. Residents earn $50,902 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0

B Good

10,332 Population 743/sq mi density

$50,902 Median Income $29,536 per capita

$186,500 Home Value $243,137 Zillow

$952 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent

59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr

470 Violent Crime/100K 8,440 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$50,902 median income, 3.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$186,500 home value, $952/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

470 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)

C+

Education

2.7 / 5.0

21.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $50,902

32% lower than US avg

Home Value $186,500

34% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 470/100K

24% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 21.8%

35% lower than US avg

Median Rent $952

18% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 34.8%

8% higher than US avg

Unemployment 3.4%

6% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 6.3%

49% lower than US avg

How Fort Oglethorpe Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population10,332

Median Age43.4 yrs

Density743/mi²

Male / Female43% / 57%

Largest GroupWhite 86%

Veterans8.4%

Economy

B+

Median Income$50,902

Per Capita$29,536

Unemployment3.4%

Poverty6.3%

County GDP$2,269M

Commute22 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$186,500

Rent$952

Ownership50.3%

Zillow$243,137

Housing Units5,256

Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

Violent470/100K

Property8,440/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault387/100K

Burglary522/100K

Health

Obesity34.8%

Uninsured12.1%

Smoking16.2%

Depression22.6%

Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)

AQI44 (Good)

Rain56.5 in/yr

Sunny Days301/yr

Elevation754 ft (230 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+21.8%

High School+92.0%

Graduate+9.1%

School Score5.57

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute22 min

Broadband80.8%

EV Stations1

Libraries1

Is Fort Oglethorpe a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fort Oglethorpe receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Fort Oglethorpe offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fort Oglethorpe is $50,902, 32% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fort Oglethorpe is $186,500, 34% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $952 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 470 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 8,440 per 100,000, 331% above the national average.

Education

21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Fort Oglethorpe enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Fort Oglethorpe has a population of 10,332 with a density of 743 people per square mile, spread across 13.9 square miles. The median age is 43.4 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 56.6% female and 43.4% male. The city is predominantly White (86%), with 1.5% Hispanic, 4.8% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.4% of residents. 8.4% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 24.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 88.6% have health insurance coverage.

Population

10,332

Total Population

743

People / sq mi

43.4yrs

Median Age

12% above US avg

13.9mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.4%

Female 56.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Fort Oglethorpe vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.4%

22% above US avg

Spanish 4.6%

66% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Fort Oglethorpe vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fort Oglethorpe is $50,902, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,536 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $864, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,230 business establishments, including 115 restaurants. The cost of living index is 96.3, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 6.2% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Fort Oglethorpe vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$50,902
	32% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$29,536
Avg Weekly Wage	$864
IRS Avg AGI	$69,887
Gini Index	0.421 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.4%
	6% below US avg
Poverty Rate	6.3%
	49% below US avg
Establishments (County)	1,230
County GDP	$2,269M

Business (County)

Restaurants	115
Healthcare	123
Retail	198
Manufacturing	49

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,162
	10% below US avg
Cost of Living	96.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.70%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	21.6 min
Drive Alone	87.6%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	6.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Fort Oglethorpe is $186,500, 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $243,137, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $952 (18% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,023 for a one-bedroom to $1,203 for a two-bedroom apartment. 50.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 5,256 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1993. The average annual property tax is $3,162. 28.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$186,500
	34% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$243,137

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$952
	18% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,140
Rent Burden	28.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$979
1 Bedroom	$1,023
2 Bedrooms	$1,203
3 Bedrooms	$1,524
4 Bedrooms	$1,775

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	50.3%
Owner-Occupied	50.3%
Renter-Occupied	49.7%
Housing Units	5,256
Median Year Built	1993

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,162
	10% below US avg
Effective Rate	1.70%

In Fort Oglethorpe, 34.8% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.0% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.6% of residents. 32.7% have high blood pressure. 16.2% are current smokers. 16.7% report binge drinking. 26.0% are physically inactive. 22.6% report depression. 19.2% experience frequent mental distress. 12.1% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,754. The dentist ratio is 1:4,049. 78.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.4 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-26)

PM2.5

3.8

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

3.8

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

6.5

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

34.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

0.2

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

159.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Fort Oglethorpe vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	34.8%
	8% above US avg
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart Disease	5.6%
High Blood Pressure	32.7%
Asthma	10.4%
COPD	6.9%
Cancer	7.3%
Stroke	3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	16.2%
	16% above US avg
Binge Drinking	16.7%
Physical Inactivity	26.0%
Depression	22.6%
Mental Distress	19.2%
Physical Distress	14.0%
Short Sleep	38.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	88.6%
Uninsured	12.1%
	41% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,754
Dentists	1:4,049
Mental Health	1:663
Checkup Rate	75.5%
Dental Visits	58.9%
Premature Death	9,551/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.4/10
Exercise Access	78.2%
Healthcare Facilities	123

Fort Oglethorpe has a violent crime rate of 470 per 100,000 residents, 24% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 386.5 per 100,000, robbery at 83.6, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 8,440 per 100,000, 331% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 7,751, burglary at 522, vehicle theft at 167 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 12 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Fort Oglethorpe receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Fort Oglethorpe vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	470.1/100K
	24% above US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	0.0/100K
Robbery	83.6/100K
Assault	386.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	8,440.4/100K
	331% above US avg
Burglary	522.3/100K
Theft	7,751.0/100K
Vehicle Theft	167.1/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	12
Traffic Accidents	8
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Fort Oglethorpe 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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 754 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	59.4°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	754 ft (230 m)
Area	13.9 sq mi (36.0 km²)
Population Density	743/sq mi
Coordinates	34.9318°N, 85.2460°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Catoosa County County
Nearest Airport	Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) 40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"

49% above US avg

Snowfall 0.7"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.38"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median	44.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	64.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	23.0 / 100
Community Resilience	20.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
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

142 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	60 km
May 10, 2025	21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee	M4.1	133 km
Dec 8, 2001	5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama	M3.9	93 km
Jul 5, 1995	12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee	M3.7	108 km
Jun 17, 1998	9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee	M3.6	137 km
Jul 19, 1997	12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia	M3.5	40 km
Jun 19, 2007	10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee	M3.5	96 km
Aug 31, 2009	2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee	M3.3	139 km
Mar 18, 1995	10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee	M3.3	61 km
Apr 20, 2010	4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee	M3.3	143 km
Apr 11, 2006	5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee	M3.3	85 km
Mar 21, 2001	7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	20 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee	M3.2	88 km
May 10, 2006	3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee	M3.2	102 km
Mar 7, 2001	6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	78 km
Mar 7, 2001	5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	76 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	105 km
Apr 5, 1994	10 km N of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	23 km
May 10, 2020	7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee	M3.1	63 km
Apr 29, 2003	7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama	M3.1	65 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

421 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 135 fatalities, 1,488 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	90 km	25
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	76 km	14
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	48 km	4
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	9 km	20
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	62 km	1
Apr 24, 2010	EF4	78 km	0
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	62 km	1
Mar 27, 1994	EF4	91 km	3
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	86 km	4
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	51 km	9
May 19, 1973	EF4	69 km	0
May 2, 1953	EF4	78 km	4
May 8, 2024	EF3	65 km	0
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	2 km	2
Nov 30, 2016	EF3	56 km	4
Nov 30, 2016	EF3	51 km	2
Jan 30, 2013	EF3	71 km	1
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	23 km	0
Dec 22, 2011	EF3	65 km	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	81 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	60 km
2024	RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN	4,570	61 km
2001	UNNAMED	4,213	46 km
2021	DUTCH CREEK	3,845	63 km
2022	UNNAMED	2,933	84 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,908	50 km
2023	SMITH MOUNTAIN	2,807	81 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,758	84 km
1987	STATEC0045	2,669	58 km
1999	UNNAMED	2,638	70 km
2024	RX - O11 TOWEE O12 WILDCAT	2,597	80 km
2024	RX - O33 ROCK CREEK_SEED ORCHARD	2,445	65 km
2006	UNNAMED	2,405	62 km
2007	WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE	2,285	66 km
2018	RUFF CREEK	2,281	41 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,199	39 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,884	96 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,866	40 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,806	80 km
2016	BRIDGE CREEK ROAD	1,777	45 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	5.4 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	5.1 in
March	51°F (10°C)	6.4 in	Wettest
April	59°F (15°C)	4.7 in
May	67°F (19°C)	4.7 in
June	74°F (23°C)	4.1 in
July	78°F (25°C)	5.1 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.7 in
September	71°F (22°C)	4.6 in
October	60°F (15°C)	3.5 in	Driest
November	50°F (10°C)	4.8 in
December	42°F (5°C)	5.2 in

Fort Oglethorpe has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.5").

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Fort Oglethorpe is located in Catoosa County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35% below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. 9.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 77.5% of the vote, a 55.5-point margin. 80.8% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 123 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 87.6% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.5%

D 22%

Winner: Republican by 55.5 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	12
Traffic Accidents	8
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	21.8%
	35% below US avg
High School+	92.0%
Graduate Degree+	9.1%
School Test Score	5.57

C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	743/sq mi
Total Area	13.9 sq mi
County	Catoosa County County

Services

Broadband Access	80.8%
Avg Download Speed	211.6 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	68.5 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	4
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	123
Restaurants	115
Retail Stores	198

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	21.6 min
Drive Alone	87.6%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	6.2%

Average costs for common services in Fort Oglethorpe. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$241 ($144–$385)
Specialist Visit	$337 ($193–$530)
Urgent Care Visit	$193 ($96–$337)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,119 ($770–$4,815)
Dental Cleaning	$125 ($72–$193)
Dental Filling	$241 ($144–$385)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$43 ($24–$72)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$72 ($48–$116)
Brake Pad Replacement	$289 ($144–$482)
Tire Rotation	$39 ($19–$72)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$578 ($385–$963)
Battery Replacement	$193 ($96–$337)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$96 ($58–$144)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$87 ($48–$135)
HVAC Repair	$385 ($144–$770)
HVAC System Install	$6,741 ($3,852–$11,556)
Roof Repair	$963 ($385–$1,926)
Roof Replacement	$8,667 ($5,297–$14,445)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,445 ($482–$3,371)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,445 ($4,815–$28,890)
DUI Defense	$4,815 ($1,926–$9,630)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,445 ($770–$2,889)
Will Preparation	$482 ($193–$963)
Trust Preparation	$2,408 ($963–$4,815)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14–$43)
Women's Haircut	$53 ($29–$96)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$144 ($72–$241)
Manicure	$24 ($14–$43)
Pedicure	$39 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour)	$77 ($48–$125)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.95 ($2.89–$5.30)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.37 ($2.41–$4.82)
Loaf of Bread	$3.66 ($2.41–$5.30)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.33 ($2.89–$6.26)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.30 ($3.85–$7.22)
Rice (per lb)	$0.96 ($0.58–$1.73)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$135 ($77–$241)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$67 ($29–$144)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$67 ($39–$116)
Internet (Monthly)	$67 ($39–$96)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$63 ($29–$96)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$82 ($48–$144)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$193 ($72–$482)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,926 ($1,156–$3,371)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$67 ($29–$125)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.70–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$96 ($29–$241)
Driver's License Renewal	$29 ($14–$72)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,156 ($578–$2,408)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$963 ($482–$1,926)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$385 ($193–$674)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$48 ($24–$96)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$963 ($385–$2,408)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,038 ($4,815–$28,890)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$58 ($29–$96)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$96 ($48–$193)
Dog Grooming	$58 ($29–$96)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$39 ($19–$72)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$289 ($144–$482)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$193 ($96–$385)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$619
Toddler	$576
Preschool	$553
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$563
Toddler	$485
Preschool	$489

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Catoosa County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Retail Trade	3,511	202	$36,300	2.16
Accommodation & Food Services	2,335	129	$21,049	1.58
Manufacturing	1,846	68	$56,607	1.38
Other Services	683	90	$61,122	1.39
Finance & Insurance	440	62	$55,958	0.67
Administrative & Waste Services	375	54	$52,716	0.39
Arts & Entertainment	255	20	$17,857	0.93
Real Estate	211	57	$52,620	0.83
Information & Technology	40	12	$59,154	0.13
Unclassified	24	50	$51,690	1.06

Hospitals in Fort Oglethorpe

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
CHI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL- GEORGIA	Acute Care Hospitals	—	Yes	(770) 874-5400

Schools in Fort Oglethorpe

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School	High	1,023	80	12.8:1
Battlefield Primary	Elementary	492	34	14.5:1
Battlefield Elementary School	Elementary	429	31	13.8:1

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Radio Stations near Fort Oglethorpe

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Christmas 365 - Santa's Radio (MP3)	christmas music, holiday	MP3 128 kbps
98.3 Nash Icon	country	AAC+ 48 kbps
95.5 Nash Icon	country	FLV
Mixx 99.3	pop, top 40	MP3
WUTC	—	MP3 64 kbps
94.3 Nash Icon	country	AAC+ 48 kbps
NewsRadio 1150 WGOW	news, talk	AAC+ 48 kbps
Classical 90.5 WSMC	—	AAC 128 kbps
Unified Arts Radio	—	MP3 192 kbps

Campgrounds Near Fort Oglethorpe

3 campgrounds found near Fort Oglethorpe.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
POCKET PICNIC SHELTER	5.0/5	1	$35
Chickamauga Battlefield Group Campground	4.9/5	9	$20
Pocket Campground	4.2/5	26	$15

National Parks Near Fort Oglethorpe

31 national parks and monuments found near Fort Oglethorpe.

Park	Type	Fee
Booker T Washington	State Park	Free
Booker T. Washington State Park	State Park	Free
Buck's Pocket State Park	State Park	Free
Cathedral Caverns State Park	State Park	Free
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area	National Recreation Area	$5
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park	National Military Park	$10
Cloudland Canyon State Park	State Park	Free
Cumberland Mountain	State Park	Free
Cumberland Trail	State Park	Free
Cumberland Trail (Calvert Addition)	State Park	Free
DeSoto State Park	State Park	Free
Desoto State Park	State Park	Free
Fall Creek Falls	State Park	Free
Fort Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Harrison Bay	State Park	Free
Harrison Bay State Park	State Park	Free
Hiwassee/Ocoee	State Park	Free
Hiwassee/Ocoee	State Park	Free
Indian Springs State Park	State Park	Free
James H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park	State Park	Free
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park	National Battlefield Park	$5
Lake Guntersville State Park	State Park	Free
Little River Canyon National Preserve	National Preserve	$15
Old Stone Fort	State Park	Free
Red Clay	State Park	Free
Rock Island	State Park	Free
Russell Cave National Monument	National Monument	Free
South Cumberland	State Park	Free
South Cumberland (Anderson Point Addition)	State Park	Free
Tims Ford	State Park	Free
Tims Ford State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Fort Oglethorpe

42 trails found near Fort Oglethorpe.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
PINHOTI	56.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
PINHOTI	16.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
EAST ARMUCHEE TRAIL	6.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CHICKAMAUGA CREEK	6.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WHEAT TRAIL	5.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MOLLY HOUSTON TRAIL	4.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LOBLOLLY TRAIL	4.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
PINHOTI HORSE ALTERNATIVE	3.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
DRY CREEK TRAIL	3.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MOUNT JOY TRAIL	3.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
JOHNS MOUNTAIN	3.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POCKET	2.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TURKEY TRAIL	2.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BLACKWELL GAP TRAIL	2.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HOUSTON VALLEY ROAD	2.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FDR-713 GORDON SPRINGS ROAD	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PLANTATION RIDGE TRAIL	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MCCUTCHEON COVE LOOP	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
KEOWN FALLS	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PLANTATION RIDGE LOOP	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
NORTH LOOP	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FDR-713- HOUSTON VALLEY BRANCH	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DRY CREEK TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TRAMMEL LOOP	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ROCK GARDEN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
OLD SPRING BOX TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SADDLEHORN TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
TRAMMEL LOOP CONNECTOR	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
POCKET TRAIL CONNECTOR	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GORDON SPRINGS CONNECTOR	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PARKING LOT CONNECTOR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CAPEHART TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PLANTATION RIDGE CONNECTOR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BRIDLE TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MOLLY HOUSTON TRAIL CONNECTOR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
STIRRUP TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MCCUTCHEON COVE CONNECTOR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LOBLOLLY SPUR TRAIL	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CREEKSIDE TRAIL	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CHICKAMAUGA CREEK SPUR	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DRY CREEK CONNECTOR	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
POCKET TRAIL SPUR	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—

Historical Trends — Fort Oglethorpe

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	9,440	$37,658
2015	9,626	$43,843
2017	9,836	$44,327
2019	9,946	$45,394
2021	10,531	$42,333
2023	10,573	$50,902

Museums in Fort Oglethorpe

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
TENNESSEE AQUARIUM	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	1 BROAD ST	4232650695	$20,631,557
TENNESSEE VALLEY RAILROAD MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		4238948028	$3,653,969
CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	321 CHESTNUT STREET	4237562738	$3,100,010
HUNTER MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM	10 BLUFF VIEW AVENUE	4232670968	$2,428,727
CHATTANOOGA HISTORY CENTER	HISTORY MUSEUM		4232653247	$1,651,002
CHATTANOOGA ZOO	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION			$1,373,882
INTERNATIONAL TOWING AND RECOVERY HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		4232673132	$490,482
BESSIE SMITH HALL & CULTURAL CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM	200 E ML KING BLVD	4232668658	$477,442
CORNERSTONES	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4232652825	$172,518
HART GALLERY TENNESSEE	ART MUSEUM		4235214707	$123,122
NORTH CHICKAMAUGA CREEK CONSERVANCY	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	5051 GANN STORE RD	4238421163	$93,580
TENNESSEE RIVER GARDENS AND NATURE PRESERVE	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		4238217341	$87,990
SIXTH CAVALRY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	6 BARNHARDT CIRCLE	7068612860	$68,450
HOUSTON MUSEUM OF DECORATIVE ARTS	ART MUSEUM			$68,155
KETNERS MILLS FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3363108478	$54,779
TENNESSEE SUPREME COURT HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6156659187	$42,937
NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	NORTHGATE MALL	4238772525	$28,060
CATOOSA CITIZENS' & VETERANS' MEMORIAL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CATOOSA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7069355232
CHATANOOGA NATIONAL MEMORIAL FOR THE UNBORN	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4238991677
CHATTANOOGA AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4232668658
CHATTANOOGA NATURE CENTER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		4238219582
CHATTANOOGA REGIONAL HISTORY	GENERAL MUSEUM		4232653247
CHATTANOOGA STATE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
CHATTANOOGA ZOO AT WARNER PARK	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION		4236971322
DADE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
EAST RIDGE HISTORY AND ARCHIVE	GENERAL MUSEUM		4238270878
GEORGE AYERS CRESS GALLERY OF ART	ART MUSEUM		4233049789
GREATER CHATTANOOGA SPORTS HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM
LYNN H. WOOD ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM - INSTITUTE OF ARCHAEOLOGY	GENERAL MUSEUM		4232362030
MARSH HOUSE OF LAFAYETTE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7066385343
REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM & NATURE CENTER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	400 GARDEN ROAD
ROARK-CONNER ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SISKIN MUSEUM OF RELIGIOUS ART	GENERAL MUSEUM		4236481700
SOUTHEAST VETERANS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		4237563825
TENNESSEE AQUARIUM RESEARCH INSTITUTE	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	1 BROAD ST	4232650695
TENNESSEE CIVIL WAR MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		4238217786
TUNNEL HILL HISTORICAL FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7068761571
VETERANS OF ALL WARS MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM
WALKER COUNTY AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORICAL AND ALUMNI ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	P O BOX 203	7063759863
WALKER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
WALKER MARY FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		4236297651
WHALEY AVIATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		7056381944

Libraries in Fort Oglethorpe

Name	Address	Annual Visits
CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY	1001 BROAD STREET	553,150
CHEROKEE REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM	305 SOUTH DUKE STREET	133,653
CATOOSA COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM	108 CATOOSA CIRCLE	78,824
COLLEGEDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY	9318 APISON PIKE	71,372
TOWN OF SIGNAL MOUNTAIN LIBRARY	1114 JAMES BOULEVARD	29,000
EAST RIDGE CITY LIBRARY	1517 TOMBRAS AVENUE	24,686

Farmers Markets in Fort Oglethorpe

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Battlefield Farmers Market	10052 Hwy. 27 N.	05/07/2016 to 11/12/2016	Wed: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
Brainerd Farmers Market	20 Belvoir Ave.	01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014	Sat: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes
Chattanooga Market	1829 Carter St	04/26/2015 to 11/21/2015	Sun: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Lookout Farmers Market	1214 Lula Lake Road	04/18/2015 to 10/31/2015	Thu: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Lookout Farmers Market	7430 Shallowford Road	04/18/2015 to 10/31/2015	Mon: 4:00 AM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Main Street Farmers Market	325 East Main St	04/01/2016 to 11/01/2016	Wed: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Ooltewah Farmers Market	5829 Main Street	01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017	Thu: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Signal Mountain Farmers' Market	2815 Anderson Pike	01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014	Thu: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM;	Yes
St Albans Hixson Market	7514 Hixson Pike	01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016	Sat: 9:30 AM-12:30 PM;

Hotels in Fort Oglethorpe

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Royal Inn

Restaurants in Fort Oglethorpe

20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

2A Wings

Applebee's

Battlefield Burgers

BBQ Shack

Buffalo Wild Wings

Corazon de Mexico

El Cactus Mexican Grille

Golden Corral

IHOP

Kabuto Grill Japanese Express

Kobe Hibachi & Sushi

Logan's Roadhouse

McAlister's Deli

Mike's

O'Charley's

Park Place Restaurant

Pizza Hut

Seasons Hibachi

Soho Hibachi

Waffle House

Cafes in Fort Oglethorpe

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mean Mug Coffeehouse

Cinemas in Fort Oglethorpe

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AMC CLASSIC Battlefield 10

Monuments in Fort Oglethorpe

16 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

2nd Minnesota Infantry Regiment

Alabama Monument

Baldwin Monument

Bushrod R Johnson Monument

Colquitt Monument

Deshier Monument

Florida Monument

Georgia Monument

Heg Monument

Helm Monument

Kentucky Monument

King Monument

Smith Monument

South Carolina Monument

Texas Monument

Clinics in Fort Oglethorpe

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dialysis Clinic

New Season

Dentists in Fort Oglethorpe

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aspen Dental

Dr. Brian C. Songer, DMD

Fort O Smiles

Pediatric Dentistry of Chattanooga (Ringgold, Georgia location)

Veterinaries in Fort Oglethorpe

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fort Oglethorpe Pet Wellness Center

Schaffeld Walter B DVM

Gas Stations in Fort Oglethorpe

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mapco Mart

Mega Star

Murphy USA

Spirit

Walmart

Banks in Fort Oglethorpe

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coosa Valley Credit Union

First National Bank

Regions Bank

Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union - Fort Oglethorpe

Gyms in Fort Oglethorpe

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Matt Eubanks Training Bootcamp

Planet Fitness

Golf Courses in Fort Oglethorpe

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Battlefield Golf Club and Estates

Breweries in Fort Oglethorpe

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Anime Pub	Chattanooga, TN, Beverages, Malt Beverages, Chattanooga Brewers, (2), (1), Chattanooga, TN	2100 Hamilton Place Blvd	4235535532
Big River Grille & Brewing Works - Chattanooga	american restaurant, brewery, pool hall, Restaurant	222 Broad St	4232672739	Visit
Broken Oak Brewing	Brewers	4295 Cromwell Rd	4233946711
Chattanooga Brewing Co	Brewers	109 Frazier Ave	4237029958
Coca Cola North America	Bottlers, Beverage Manufacturers, Breweries	1328 E 42nd St	4238675051
Hutton & Smith Brewing Co.	Brewery	431 E Ml King Blvd	4237603600
Hutton Smith Brewing Co	Food & Drink, Breweries	431 E Martin Luther King Blvd Suite120	14237603600
Market Street Tavern	Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Bar & Grill Restaurants	850 Market St	4236340260	Visit
Moccasin Bend Brewing Company	Brewery, Beer Garden	3210 Broad St	4234853218, 4238216392	Visit
Riverhouse Pub	Pubs, Restaurants, Brewers	224 Frazier Ave	423-752-0066
Squareone Holding Company	Brewers	412 Georgia Ave B	4235513279
The Chattanooga Brew Choo	Breweries, Food & Drink	21 W 28th St	14234154991

Nursing Homes in Fort Oglethorpe

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
NHC HEALTHCARE FT OGLETHORPE 2403 BATTLEFIELD PKWY	For profit - Corporation	135	117	3/5	—	2/5	4/5	7068667700
PRUITTHEALTH - FORT OGLETHORPE 1067 BATTLEFIELD PARKWAY	For profit - Corporation	120	115	3/5	—	2/5	4/5	7068615154

Pharmacies in Fort Oglethorpe

10 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
BI-LO - 346	1873 BATTLEFIELD PARKWAY	706-866-1661
BI-LO - 349	531 BATTLEFIELD PARKWAY	706-861-8072
CVS - 3760	518 BATTLEFIELD PARKWAY	706-861-3337
FORT OGLETHORPE CLINIC	1875 FANT DRIVE	706-861-3387
HUTCHESON MEDICAL CENTER	100 GROSS CRESCENT CIRCLE	706-858-2000
KMART	526 BATTLEFIELD PARKWAY	706-861-2771
NORTHWEST GEORGIA TREATMENT CENTER	65 WHITE STREET	706-861-9390
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 1458	3040 BATTLEFIELD PARKWAY	706-861-6252
WALGREENS - 12921	3625 BATTLEFIELD PARKWAY	706-866-1839
WALGREENS - 7567	1228 BATTLEFIELD PARKWAY	706-861-7284

Cell Towers in Fort Oglethorpe

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
7304 E Hwy 136 (63423)	LTOWER	88
468 HIGHWAY 2 (40105)	LTOWER	79
2249 BANCROFT ROAD SW	LTOWER	78
2026 BonBon Lane (86221)	LTOWER	78
614A FIRETOWER ROAD (63366)	LTOWER	65
15274 Hwy 157 (115829)	GTOWER	58
8543 B Trappers Ridge	TOWER	51
8543 B Trappers Ridge	TOWER	51
Towers Rd 850 Dug Battle Rd (71812)	MTOWER	38

Fire Stations in Fort Oglethorpe

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Catoosa County Fire Department	201 Forrest RD	Mostly career			706-861-4194
Fort Oglethorpe Fire & Rescue	201 Forrest RD	Mostly volunteer			706-861-4194

Bridges in Fort Oglethorpe

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1969	180	31,390	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1969	120	31,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1969	120	21,800	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1969	180	21,800	F
Culvert	Concrete	1969	27	21,800	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1970	272	7,832	F
Arch (Deck)	Concrete	1960	24	4,626	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2018	200	4,290	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1974	54	3,050	F
Culvert	Concrete	2003	32	2,190	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2011	29	438	G
Truss (Thru)	Steel	2011	90	310	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1975	36	240	G

Superfund Sites Near Fort Oglethorpe

10 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO. (2)	1200 JUDD ROAD	HAMILTON
ERLANGER HEALTH SYSTEM	975 EAST 3RD STREET	HAMILTON
ERLANGER HEALTH SYSTEM	975 EAST 3RD STREET	HAMILTON
FARLEY'S & SATHERS CANDY COMPANY, INC.	4120 JERSEY PIKE	HAMILTON
MUELLER CO. LLC -- CONCRETE BATCH PLANT	1401 MUELLER AVENUE	HAMILTON
MUELLER CO. LLC -- CONCRETE BATCH PLANT	1401 MUELLER AVENUE	HAMILTON
NORTH AMERICAN ROYALTIES INC. WHELAND AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES	2800 SOUTH BROAD STREET	HAMILTON
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN CEMENT CO	1201 SUCK CREEK ROAD	HAMILTON
SOIL RESTORATION AND RECYCLING, L.L.C.	4245 WOODLAND DR SUMMIT LANDFI	HAMILTON
VELSICOL CHEMICAL CORPORATION	4902 CENTRAL AVENUE	HAMILTON

Airports Near Fort Oglethorpe

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)	CHA	Medium Airport
Richard B Russell Airport	RMG	Medium Airport
Barwick Lafayette Airport	—	Small Airport
Basham Field	—	Small Airport
Blue Bird Field	—	Small Airport
Browder Airport	—	Small Airport
Chilhowee Gliderport	—	Small Airport
Cleveland Regional Jetport	—	Small Airport
Cloudmont Airpark	—	Small Airport
Collegedale Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Cub Haven Airport	—	Small Airport
Dallas Bay Sky Park Airport	—	Small Airport
Dalton Municipal Airport	DNN	Small Airport
Denney Airport	—	Small Airport
Dunlap Airpark	—	Small Airport
Etowah Bend Gliderport	—	Small Airport
Flying BK Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying G Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying J Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Flylander Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Fox Mountain Airport	—	Small Airport
Franklin County Airport	UOS	Small Airport
Gibson Field	—	Small Airport
Gilmer County Airport	—	Small Airport
Happy Landings Airport	—	Small Airport
Hog Lot Landing	—	Small Airport
Hogjowl Airport	—	Small Airport
Hogue Airport	—	Small Airport
Indian Hill Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Isbell Field	—	Small Airport
Karlovich Airport	—	Small Airport
Krashinsky Airfield	—	Small Airport
Leon's Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Little Airport	—	Small Airport
Lookout Mountain Airport	—	Small Airport
Magic Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Marion County Airport - Brown Field	APT	Small Airport
Mark Anton Airport	—	Small Airport
McMinn County Airport	MMI	Small Airport
Moore Airport	—	Small Airport
Mount Bakewell Airfield	—	Small Airport
Mount Cove STOLport	—	Small Airport
Petty Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Piney Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Possum Bottom Airport	—	Small Airport
Pratermill Flight Park Airport	—	Small Airport
R.M. Harris Airport	—	Small Airport
Riverside Airport	—	Small Airport
Rostex Airport	—	Small Airport
Shannon Flight Strip	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Fort Oglethorpe

6 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Catoosa County Sheriff's Office
Chattanooga Police Department	3410 Amnicola Highway
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office	6233 Dayton Boulevard
Hamilton County Sherriff's Office East Sector	8395 Claude Ramsey Parkway
Lookout Mountain Fire & Police	700 Scenic Highway
Police Station/City Hall

Grocery Stores in Fort Oglethorpe

16 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Aaa Convenience & Food	Convenience Store	3095 Battlefield Pkwy
ALDI 60026 60026	Supermarket	1999 Battlefield Pkwy
Cornerstone Market #3	Convenience Store	2403 Cloud Springs Rd
CVS Pharmacy 3760	Other	887 Battlefield Pkwy
Dollar Tree 231	Other	2033 Battlefield Pkwy
Fort Mart	Convenience Store	112 Fort Town Dr
Harry's 47	Convenience Store	2526 Lafayette Rd
HOUCHENS SAVE-A-LOT 501	Supermarket	2911 Lafayette Rd
MAPCO Express Inc. 3638	Convenience Store	3668 Battlefield Pkwy
Murphy USA 6702	Convenience Store	24 Battlefield Station Dr
Publix Super Market 1641	Supermarket	3775 Battlefield Pkwy
Stable 41 Farmers Market NAFMNP	Farmers and Markets	214 1st St
Walgreens 12921	Other	3625 Battlefield Pkwy
Walgreens 7567	Other	1228 Battlefield Pkwy
Walmart 1458	Super Store	3040 Battlefield Pkwy
Walmart Neighborhood Market 3635	Super Store	1155 Battlefield Pkwy

Post Offices in Fort Oglethorpe

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
United States Postal Service

Treatment Centers in Fort Oglethorpe

12 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Bridge Health - Fort Oglethorpe Outpatient Clinic	Substance Abuse	706-861-3387
Council for Alcohol/DA Servs Inc - (CADAS)	Substance Abuse	423-756-7644
Council for Alcohol/DA Servs Inc - (CADAS)/Scholze Ctr for Adolescents	Substance Abuse	423-267-6425
Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital	Both	423-498-4650
Focus Treatment Centers	Substance Abuse	423-308-2560
Helen Ross McNabb Center - Hamilton Co Adult Center	Both	865-637-9711
Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute	Both	423-265-2271
Northwest Georgia Treatment Center - Metro Treatment of Georgia LP	Substance Abuse	706-861-9390 x13505
Private Clinic North	Substance Abuse	706-861-6458
Tennessee Valley Healthcare System - Chattanooga CBOC	Both	423-893-6500
Volunteer Behavioral Health - Chattanooga Campus	Both	423-634-8884
Volunteer Comprehensive Treatment Ctr - Volunteer Treatment Center LLC	Substance Abuse	423-265-3122

DOL Wage Violations in Fort Oglethorpe

6 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $60,904 in back wages owed to 106 employees.

Violations

$60,904

Back Wages Owed

106

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Signal Machine Company	—	—	30742	—	1	$31,906	$679	47
NOURISON INDUSTRIES INC. [OSHA]	—	—	30742	Carpet and Rug Mills	1	$9,835	$9,835	1
Ihop #3126	—	Dine Brands Global	30742	—	1	$7,677	$265	29
Angel EMS	—	—	30742	—	1	$6,969	$996	7
North Georgia Electrical Membership Corp.	—	—	30742	—	1	$2,921	$172	17
Regency Senior Living	—	—	30742	—	1	$1,596	$319	5

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fort Oglethorpe

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
BATTLEFIELD PARKWAY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE	3220 BATTLEFIELD PKWY
BLAZING HEARTS INTERNATIONAL INC	3026 LAFAYETTE RD
CALVARY BIBLE CHAPEL INC	PO BOX 2202
CALVARY MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHRUCH	2 HARKER RD
CHATTANOOGA KOREAN METHODIST CHURCH INC	1733 BATTLEFIELD PKWY
CLOUD SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH	210 CLOUD SPRINGS RD
CORNERSTONE CONGREGATIONAL METHODIST CHURCH	1278 CROSS ST
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FORT OGLETHORPE	PO BOX 2125
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Oglethorpe

What is the population of Fort Oglethorpe?

Fort Oglethorpe has a population of 10,332 residents and is located in Georgia. The population density is 743 people per square mile, spread across 13.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 56.6% female and 43.4% male.

Is Fort Oglethorpe expensive to live in?

Fort Oglethorpe has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 96.3 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $50,902, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $186,500 (34% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $952 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Fort Oglethorpe safe?

The violent crime rate in Fort Oglethorpe is 470 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 8,440 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Fort Oglethorpe receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Fort Oglethorpe?

Fort Oglethorpe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 56.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 44.

How is the job market in Fort Oglethorpe?

Fort Oglethorpe has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $864. There are 1,230 business establishments in the area, including 115 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 6.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Fort Oglethorpe?

The median home value in Fort Oglethorpe is $186,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $243,137. For renters, the median monthly rent is $952. Fair market rent is $1,023 for a 1-bedroom and $1,203 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 50.3%. The average annual property tax is $3,162.

How are the schools in Fort Oglethorpe?

Schools in Fort Oglethorpe score 5.6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 21.8% of adults in Fort Oglethorpe hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. 9.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Fort Oglethorpe?

The obesity rate in Fort Oglethorpe is 34.8% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 16.2% of adults are smokers. 26.0% are physically inactive. 22.6% of residents report depression. 12.1% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 78.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,754.

What is transportation like in Fort Oglethorpe?

The average commute in Fort Oglethorpe is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 87.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 6.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Fort Oglethorpe?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Oglethorpe is 86% White, 4.8% Black or African American, 1.5% Hispanic or Latino. 95.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.6% speak Spanish. 8.4% of the population are military veterans. 24.6% of residents have a disability. 88.6% have health insurance coverage.

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