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Chickamauga, GA


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Chickamauga, Georgia

Chickamauga, Georgia, in Walker county, is 12 miles S of Chattanooga, Tennessee (center to center) and 93 miles NW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is part of the Chattanooga metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 2,245 people people live in Chickamauga.

The People and Families of Chickamauga

In Chickamauga, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chickamauga had a median family income of $46,037. Overall, families in Chickamauga are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. Chickamauga does not have a large underclass.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($6,815) in Chickamauga than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Chickamauga enjoy its low crime rate.

Chickamauga Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Chickamauga, about 64% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Chickamauga, 97% of commuters drive to work. The city is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation.

High Points

Chickamauga strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyChickamauga Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 12%Chickamauga Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 13%Chickamauga Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 19%Chickamauga Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Chickamauga, GA

Comparing Chickamauga to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men68
Well-Paid Single Women67
Children Under 5 Years Old52
Age of the Population58
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income79
People Above Poverty79
People in Middle Class or Better69
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home68
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Housing Recently Built62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Affordability of Rents44
People Living Alone33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime89
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Historic Chickamauga

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Chickamauga (Snodgrass House, Thomas' headquarters) between 1880 and 1930

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Chickamauga (Snodgrass House, Thomas' headquarters) between 1880 and 1930

The Snodgrass House (Thomas' Headquarters) c1902.

The Brotherton House between 1905 and 1915

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