The Town FilesChickamauga, Georgia
City in Walker County · population 2,917 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $269,100
- Household income
- $92,532
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 41.3
Chickamauga is a city of 2,917 people in Walker County, Georgia. The median home is worth $269,100, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for retirees than 92% of Georgia towns, more walkable than 90% of Georgia towns, hipper than 86% of Georgia towns.
How Chickamauga ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Chickamauga is worth $269,100, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $92,532, which is more affordable than 70% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $750 a month. 80.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Chickamauga | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $269,100 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $750 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $92,532 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 80.8% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Chickamauga
| People | Chickamauga | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.9% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.5% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 21.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 25.0 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.4% | 88.0% |
Weather in Chickamauga
July highs average 88.9°F and January lows 32.9°F. About 57.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 76 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chickamauga since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 27, 2011 about 6.2 miles from the town center and killed 8. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 13 deaths and 104 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 12, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 51 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 7, 1985.
Severe weather in Walker County since 1996
Walker County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Walker County
Walker County had 14,922 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,778 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Chickamauga itself the ACS puts it at 1.7%.
Public schools in Chickamauga
4 public schools with 1,790 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Ridge Elementary | PK-5 | 550 | 11.7 |
| Chickamauga Elementary School | PK-5 | 539 | 17.4 |
| Gordon Lee High School | 9-12 | 402 | 13.9 |
| Gordon Lee Middle School | 6-8 | 299 | 13.0 |
Towns near Chickamauga
- Fairview, GA3.6 mi · 6,409 people · home $183,600
- Fort Oglethorpe, GA4.5 mi · 10,423 people · home $199,700
- Chattanooga Valley, GA4.5 mi · 3,962 people · home $205,300
- Rossville, GA6.8 mi · 3,980 people · home $133,000
- Lakeview, GA7.2 mi · 4,777 people · home $171,700
- East Ridge, TN8.9 mi · 22,167 people · home $211,100
- Ringgold, GA9.8 mi · 3,414 people · home $243,300
- LaFayette, GA11.7 mi · 6,888 people · home $144,800
Chickamauga questions
Is Chickamauga, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Chickamauga scores better for retirees than 92% of Georgia towns and quieter than 70%. 18.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.3).
How much does a house cost in Chickamauga?
The median owner-occupied home in Chickamauga is valued at $269,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $92,532, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $750 a month.
What is the weather like in Chickamauga?
July highs average 88.9°F and January lows 32.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Chickamauga get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chickamauga since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)