Catoosa County, Georgia
Among the top 6% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 49% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 29% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 34% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 50% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 94% of US counties
- top 16% for estimated total tax burden
- top 17% for park & nature access
- bottom 16% for cost of living
Catoosa County is a county in Georgia with about 68,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and C for weather. Standout strengths include estimated total tax burden, park & nature access, and income tax. It rates lower on summer humidity and cost of living.
Official websitecatoosa.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.1 in4.1 in
muggy 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$69k72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$52kbetter than 16% of US counties
Home Value$191k64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$921better than 32% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 51% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.73%better than 61% of US counties
Income Tax1.92%better than 81% of US counties
Sales Tax7.38%better than 46% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden6.39%better than 84% of US counties
Unemployment3.7%better than 70% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)42°F71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation53.7 in83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.2 inbetter than 71% of US counties
Sunny Days221 daysbetter than 34% of US counties
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 27% of US counties
Comfortable Days77 daysbetter than 44% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk64.6better than 35% of US counties
School Quality51.6better than 44% of US counties
Violent Crime768/100kbetter than 51% of US counties
Property Crime1285/100kbetter than 33% of US counties
Community
Population68,05275th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.844th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1936th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9622nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5774th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)89.0%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.2%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.4%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.5%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.9%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 50% of US counties
Walkability6.0/20better than 49% of US counties
Airport Distance94 mibetter than 52% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.2%better than 80% of US counties
Amenities Nearby5.58better than 70% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 83% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Catoosa County an affordable place to live?
- Catoosa County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $52k, better than 16% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Catoosa County?
- The median home value in Catoosa County is $191k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Catoosa County?
- Median household income in Catoosa County is $69k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Catoosa County?
- Median gross rent in Catoosa County is $921 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Catoosa County safe?
- Catoosa County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 768/100k (better than 51%). Property crime is 1285/100k.
- What is the weather like in Catoosa County?
- Catoosa County averages 80°F in July and 42°F in January, with 53.7 in of annual precipitation and about 221 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Catoosa County?
- Public-school quality in Catoosa County is about average, scoring better than 44% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Catoosa County?
- The average one-way commute in Catoosa County is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)