The Town FilesChattahoochee, Florida
City in Gadsden County · population 2,955 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $101,700
- Household income
- $51,964
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 91°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 38.4
Chattahoochee is a city of 2,955 people in Gadsden County, Florida. The median home is worth $101,700, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks easier by car than 97% of Florida towns, quieter than 90% of Florida towns, better for retirees than 82% of Florida towns.
- #1 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Florida
- #6 in The 50 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America With Mild Winters
- #6 in The 50 Best Affordable Places to Retire in America With Mild Winters
- #9 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Florida
- #12 in 25 Small Towns in Florida With the Cheapest Homes
- #22 in 25 Small Towns in Florida With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
How Chattahoochee ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Chattahoochee is worth $101,700, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $51,964, which is more affordable than 98% of Florida towns. Median rent is $613 a month. 36.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Chattahoochee | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $101,700 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $613 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $51,964 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 36.8% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 9.5% | — |
Who lives in Chattahoochee
| People | Chattahoochee | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.4% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 8.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.2% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 61.7% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 1.0% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 27.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.3% | 92.4% |
Weather in Chattahoochee
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 39.8°F. About 59.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 79 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 30 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chattahoochee since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 20, 2003 about 7.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 17, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 22, 2012.
Severe weather in Gadsden County since 1996
Gadsden County has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4955: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Gadsden County
Gadsden County had 16,317 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,813 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Chattahoochee itself the ACS puts it at 6.1%.
Public schools in Chattahoochee
1 public school with 161 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHATTAHOOCHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 161 | 16.1 |
Towns near Chattahoochee
- Quincy, FL17.2 mi · 7,970 people · home $125,500
- Bainbridge, GA20.9 mi · 14,468 people · home $174,700
- Donalsonville, GA23.8 mi · 2,833 people · home $109,900
- Marianna, FL24.5 mi · 6,245 people · home $98,700
- Midway, FL25.8 mi · 3,537 people · home $226,500
Chattahoochee questions
Is Chattahoochee, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Chattahoochee scores better for retirees than 82% of Florida towns and quieter than 90%. 13.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.4).
How much does a house cost in Chattahoochee?
The median owner-occupied home in Chattahoochee is valued at $101,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,964, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $613 a month.
What is the weather like in Chattahoochee?
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 39.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.8 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Chattahoochee get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chattahoochee since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 20, 2003. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)