Whitfield County, GA
Living in Whitfield County
Bikeability4
Walkability7
Commute76
Public Transit3
Affordability91
Public Safety68
Airports62
Hospitals59
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
104kPopulation+4.3k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
72%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino35%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school31%
High school graduate29%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$6.3k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector83%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation36%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office19%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$133kMedian Home Value+$3.4k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$559Median Monthly Rent+$52 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$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
Electricity86%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas7%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Whitfield County
United States45
Georgia43
Property Crime in Whitfield County
United States48
Georgia59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 41 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Whitfield County
Inland Flooding47
Tornado18
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Whitfield County, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Whitfield County, GA
Christian Heritage School
2 miles, SE
Learning Tree Elementary School
3 miles, SW
Rock Hill School
3 miles, S
Dogwood Christian Academy
6 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Whitfield County, GA
Dalton State College
3 miles, SW
Southern Adventist University
18 miles, N
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
25 miles, NW
Covenant College
26 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Whitfield County, GA
Hamilton Medical Center
1 miles, SW
Adventhealth Murray
11 miles, E
Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia
19 miles, NW
Adventhealth Gordon
20 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Whitfield County, GA
Lovell Field
21 miles, NW
McGhee Tyson Airport
89 miles, NE