Dade County, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
16,196 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,936 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$166,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$450 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$658 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Chattanooga Metro Area
5
Georgia
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Chattanooga Metro Area
6
Georgia
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 39
Feb 4 0 42
Mar 4 0 50
Apr 4 0 58
May 4 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 3 0 59
Nov 4 0 50
Dec 4 0 41

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 14, GA State Senate District 53, GA State House District 1, GA
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Schools

Dade County High School
<1 miles, N • 2.8 star
Dade Middle School
2 miles, N • 2.3 star
Dade Elementary School
2 miles, N • 3.2 star
Davis Elementary School
3 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Covenant College
11 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Erlanger Medical Center
18 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Parkridge Medical Center
18 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Lovell Field
21 miles, E • 1.4 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
108 miles, E • 2.3 star
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