Walker County, GA
Living in Walker County
Bikeability3
Walkability11
Commute41
Public Transit5
Affordability89
Public Safety81
Airports58
Hospitals52
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools11
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
69kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate35%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$7.4k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty
30 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$121kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$552Median Monthly Rent+$111 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity73%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Utility gas16%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Walker County
United States45
Georgia43
Property Crime in Walker County
United States48
Georgia59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump79%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 51 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Walker County
Inland Flooding43
Tornado22
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Walker County, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Walker County, GA
Harvest Christian Academy for the Deaf
10 miles, NE
Oakwood Christian Academy
11 miles, N
Dogwood Christian Academy
14 miles, NE
Misty Meadows Sda School
17 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Walker County, GA
Covenant College
16 miles, N
Dalton State College
17 miles, E
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
22 miles, N
Southern Adventist University
26 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Walker County, GA
Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia
15 miles, N
Hamilton Medical Center
19 miles, E
Moccassin Bend Mental Health Institute
20 miles, N
Parkridge Medical Center
21 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Walker County, GA
Lovell Field
21 miles, N
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
91 miles, SE
McGhee Tyson Airport
105 miles, NE