Dalton, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
34,402 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,236 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$203,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$462 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$818 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Whitfield County
4
Dalton Metro Area
3
Georgia
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Whitfield County
5
Dalton Metro Area
4
Georgia
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 39
Feb 5 0 42
Mar 5 0 50
Apr 4 0 58
May 4 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 3 0 59
Nov 5 0 50
Dec 5 0 41

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 14, GA State Senate District 54, GA State House District 4, GA
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Schools

City Park Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
Rock Hill School
<1 miles, S
Blue Ridge Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Brookwood Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Dalton State College
2 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Southern Adventist University
20 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Hamilton Medical Center
2 miles, N • 4.1 star
Adventhealth Murray
11 miles, E • 4.1 star
Adventhealth Gordon
18 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Lovell Field
23 miles, N • 1.4 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
91 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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