The Town FilesCohutta, Georgia
City in Whitfield County · population 764 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $225,000
- Household income
- $75,781
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 38.0
Cohutta is a city of 764 people in Whitfield County, Georgia. The median home is worth $225,000, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for families than 85% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 83% of Georgia towns.
How Cohutta 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 Cohutta is worth $225,000, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $75,781, which is more affordable than 65% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $858 a month. 77.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cohutta | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $225,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $858 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $75,781 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 77.5% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Cohutta
| People | Cohutta | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.4% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 23.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.1% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.0% | — |
| Work from home | 12.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 29.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.8% | 88.0% |
Weather in Cohutta
July highs average 90.5°F and January lows 32.4°F. About 55.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 58 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 56 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cohutta since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 27, 2011 about 5.8 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 26 deaths and 349 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 12, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 24, 1992.
Severe weather in Whitfield County since 1996
Whitfield County has been included in 17 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 Whitfield County
Whitfield County had 57,828 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,855 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Cohutta itself the ACS puts it at 10.6%.
Public schools in Cohutta
1 public school with 294 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohutta Elementary School | PK-5 | 294 | 14.0 |
Towns near Cohutta
- Varnell, GA3.7 mi · 2,179 people · home $229,400
- Apison, TN4.2 mi · 4,428 people · home $459,000
- Tunnel Hill, GA7.9 mi · 963 people · home $195,600
- Collegedale, TN8.2 mi · 11,109 people · home $365,100
- Ringgold, GA9.2 mi · 3,414 people · home $243,300
- Ooltewah, TN9.5 mi · 684 people · home $240,900
- McDonald, TN10.7 mi · 586 people · home $214,100
- Indian Springs, GA10.9 mi · 2,336 people · home $235,100
Cohutta questions
Is Cohutta, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cohutta scores better for retirees than 47% of Georgia towns and quieter than 66%. 13.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.0).
How much does a house cost in Cohutta?
The median owner-occupied home in Cohutta is valued at $225,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,781, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $858 a month.
What is the weather like in Cohutta?
July highs average 90.5°F and January lows 32.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Cohutta get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cohutta 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)