The Town FilesWalker County, Georgia
68,762 people. The median home is worth $197,100 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $59,469.
Towns in Walker County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaFayette | 6,888 | $144,800 | $46,018 | 43.0 |
| Fairview | 6,409 | $183,600 | $64,050 | 48.0 |
| Rossville | 3,980 | $133,000 | $59,191 | 44.5 |
| Chattanooga Valley | 3,962 | $205,300 | $52,813 | 35.8 |
| Chickamauga | 2,917 | $269,100 | $92,532 | 41.3 |
People and housing
| Walker County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $197,100 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $940 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $59,469 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 42.1 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.3% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.3% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
14,922 jobs in 2024, average pay $45,778 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 407 storm events in Walker County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Walker County has been included in 20 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).