The Town FilesChattooga County, Georgia
25,036 people. The median home is worth $115,600 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $50,285.
Towns in Chattooga County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerville | 4,435 | $99,000 | $32,662 | 45.2 |
People and housing
| Chattooga County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $115,600 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $790 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $50,285 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 41.1 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.2% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
4,989 jobs in 2024, average pay $43,955 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 454 storm events in Chattooga County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Chattooga County has been included in 16 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| September 15, 2017 | Hurricane | DR-4338: Hurricane Irma |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).