The Town FilesSummerville, Georgia
City in Chattooga County · population 4,435 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $99,000
- Household income
- $32,662
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 45.2
Summerville is a city of 4,435 people in Chattooga County, Georgia. The median home is worth $99,000, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more walkable than 72% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 72% of Georgia towns, better for first-time buyers than 70% of Georgia towns.
How Summerville 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 Summerville is worth $99,000, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $32,662, which is more affordable than 65% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $593 a month. 42.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Summerville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $99,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $593 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $32,662 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 42.6% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Summerville
| People | Summerville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.2% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.5% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.5% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 1.3% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 34.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 70.2% | 88.0% |
Weather in Summerville
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 29.0°F. About 58.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 61 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 83 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Summerville since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 12, 2020 about 9.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 25, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on February 21, 2005.
Severe weather in Chattooga County since 1996
Chattooga County has been included in 16 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 Chattooga County
Chattooga County had 4,989 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,955 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Summerville itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Summerville
3 public schools with 1,999 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leroy Massey Elementary School | PK-5 | 861 | 15.7 |
| Chattooga High School | 9-12 | 760 | 15.5 |
| Summerville Middle School | 6-8 | 378 | 14.0 |
Towns near Summerville
- LaFayette, GA16.4 mi · 6,888 people · home $144,800
- Rome, GA17.4 mi · 37,713 people · home $234,300
- Fort Payne, AL19.4 mi · 14,877 people · home $157,000
- Lindale, GA22.3 mi · 4,283 people · home $156,900
- Calhoun, GA23.7 mi · 16,949 people · home $251,000
- Adairsville, GA25.5 mi · 4,878 people · home $252,300
- Chickamauga, GA27.8 mi · 2,917 people · home $269,100
- Rainsville, AL27.8 mi · 5,505 people · home $230,400
Summerville questions
Is Summerville, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Summerville scores better for retirees than 46% of Georgia towns and quieter than 55%. 22.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.2).
How much does a house cost in Summerville?
The median owner-occupied home in Summerville is valued at $99,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $32,662, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $593 a month.
What is the weather like in Summerville?
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 29.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Summerville get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Summerville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 12, 2020. 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)