The Town FilesCusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government, Georgia
Town in Chattahoochee County · population 9,565 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $102,700
- Household income
- $61,042
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 24.4
Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government is a town of 9,565 people in Chattahoochee County, Georgia. The median home is worth $102,700, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better transit than 90% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 81% of Georgia towns, more of a college town than 78% of Georgia towns.
How Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government 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 Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government is worth $102,700, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $61,042, which is more affordable than 95% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,348 a month. 39.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $102,700 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,348 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $61,042 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 39.3% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government
| People | Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 24.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 4.5% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 14.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.6% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.9% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 18.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.8% | — |
| Work from home | 8.7% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 10.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.7% | 88.0% |
Weather in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 33.3°F. About 51.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 80 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 46 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 13, 1954 about 8.4 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 20 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 5, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 16, 2010.
Severe weather in Chattahoochee County since 1996
Chattahoochee County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, biological.
| 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 Chattahoochee County
Chattahoochee County had 2,066 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,259 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government itself the ACS puts it at 9.1%.
Public schools in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government
3 public schools with 962 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee County High School | 9-12 | 458 | 17.0 |
| Chattahoochee County Education Center | PK-5 | 276 | 12.5 |
| Chattahoochee County Middle School | 6-8 | 228 | 14.3 |
Towns near Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government
- Columbus, GA12.3 mi · 206,922 people · home $193,900
- Phenix City, AL16.0 mi · 38,816 people · home $170,300
- Ladonia, AL19.3 mi · 3,074 people · home $102,000
- Smiths Station, AL21.8 mi · 5,384 people · home $203,300
Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government questions
Is Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government scores better for retirees than 2% of Georgia towns and quieter than 18%. 4.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 24.4).
How much does a house cost in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government?
The median owner-occupied home in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government is valued at $102,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,042, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $1,348 a month.
What is the weather like in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 33.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 13, 1954. 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)