Dalton Metro Area, GA
Living in the Dalton Metro Area
Bikeability3
Walkability6
Commute68
Public Transit3
Affordability93
Public Safety76
Airports61
Hospitals62
Colleges16
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools14
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
144kPopulation+4.1k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
73%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school30%
High school graduate32%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$7.4k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector83%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation35%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$127kMedian Home Value+$6.9k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$541Median Monthly Rent+$49 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home21%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity85%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas7%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Dalton Metro Area
United States45
Georgia43
Property Crime in the Dalton Metro Area
United States48
Georgia59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 41 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Dalton Metro Area
Inland Flooding46
Tornado19
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dalton Metro Area, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dalton Metro Area, GA
Christian Heritage School
5 miles, W
Faith Christian Academy
5 miles, E
Rock Hill School
7 miles, SW
Learning Tree Elementary School
8 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Dalton Metro Area, GA
Dalton State College
8 miles, W
Southern Adventist University
21 miles, NW
Lee University
26 miles, N
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
31 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dalton Metro Area, GA
Adventhealth Murray
4 miles, E
Hamilton Medical Center
7 miles, W
Adventhealth Gordon
20 miles, S
Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia
25 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Dalton Metro Area, GA
Lovell Field
26 miles, NW
McGhee Tyson Airport
85 miles, NE