North Whitfield, Georgia

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Population in July 2007: 10,574.
Males: 5,247  (49.6%)
Females: 5,327  (50.4%)
Median resident age:

33.8 years
Georgia median age:

33.4 years

Zip code: 30710

Estimated median household income in 2022: $70,451 (it was $45,450 in 2000)
North Whitfield:

$70,451
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,695 (it was $18,400 in 2000)

North Whitfield CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $217,957 (it was $89,600 in 2000)
North Whitfield:

$217,957
GA:

$297,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $231,264; detached houses: $244,451; townhouses or other attached units: $172,826; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $121,863; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $202,358; mobile homes: $170,028
March 2022 cost of living index in North Whitfield: 83.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in North Whitfield, GA (2000)
    • 8,75391.3%White alone
    • 4414.6%Hispanic
    • 2102.2%Black alone
    • 1251.3%Two or more races
    • 270.3%Asian alone
    • 180.2%American Indian alone
    • 140.1%Other race alone
    • 10.01%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in North Whitfield detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 79.9 square miles.

Population density: 132 people per square mile   (very low).

North Whitfield, Georgia map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
North Whitfield CCD:

0.7% ($593)
Georgia:

0.9% ($919)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Chattanooga, TN (20.2 miles , pop. 155,554).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (86.1 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (501.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Varnell, GA (1.4 miles ),
Cohutta, GA (1.6 miles ),
Catoosa Springs, GA (2.5 miles ),
Tunnel Hill, GA (2.8 miles ),
Apison, TN (2.9 miles ),
Ringgold, GA (3.1 miles ),
South Bradley, TN (3.2 miles ),
Dalton, GA (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 34.92 N, Longitude: 84.95 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 706

Distribution of median household income in North Whitfield, GA in 2022
North Whitfield satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.5%
Georgia:

2.9%
Most common industries in North Whitfield, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Textile mills & textile products (31.0%)
  • Educational services (7.4%)
  • Construction (7.3%)
  • Health care (4.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.4%)
  • Truck transportation (2.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (2.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Textile mills & textile products (31.8%)
  • Construction (12.9%)
  • Truck transportation (4.3%)
  • Educational services (4.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (2.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (2.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (2.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Textile mills & textile products (30.0%)
  • Educational services (11.4%)
  • Health care (7.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.7%)
  • Social assistance (3.6%)
Most common occupations in North Whitfield, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.5%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.7%)
  • Top executives (3.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (11.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.1%)
  • Customer service representatives (4.7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.1%)
  • Child care workers (3.9%)

Average climate in North Whitfield, Georgia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 96.3. This is worse than average.

City:

96.3
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 37.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.8. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 17.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.8
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

North Whitfield-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Georgia state average. It is 40% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.2 miles away from the North Whitfield place center killed 9 people and injured 67 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.5 miles away from the place center killed one person and injured 100 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

North Whitfield-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 101% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 48.8 miles away from North Whitfield center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 48.9 miles away from North Whitfield center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 82.3 miles away from the city center
On 12/12/2018 at 09:14:43, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MW, Depth: 4.9 mi) earthquake occurred 49.3 miles away from the city center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 157.9 miles away from North Whitfield center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 233.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Whitfield County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Tornadoes: 4, Floods: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near North Whitfield:

  • US RENAL CARE DALTON DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; DALTON, GA)
  • QUINTON MEM HC AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; DALTON, GA)
  • WOOD DALE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; DALTON, GA)
  • HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 10 miles away; DALTON, GA)
  • HAMILTON MEDICAL CTR- HOSPICE (Hospital, about 10 miles away; DALTON, GA)
  • HAMILTON MEDICAL CTR HH CARE (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; DALTON, GA)
  • REGENCY PARK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; DALTON, GA)

Amtrak station near North Whitfield:

  • 17 miles: CHATTANOOGA (GREYHOUND STA., 960 AIRPORT RD.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to North Whitfield:

  • Dalton State College (about 11 miles; Dalton, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,846)
  • Southern Adventist University (about 11 miles; Collegedale, TN; FT enrollment: 2,898)
  • Lee University (about 18 miles; Cleveland, TN; FT enrollment: 4,422)
  • Cleveland State Community College (about 20 miles; Cleveland, TN; FT enrollment: 2,500)
  • Chattanooga State Community College (about 21 miles; Chattanooga, TN; FT enrollment: 6,827)
  • The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (about 22 miles; Chattanooga, TN; FT enrollment: 10,158)
  • Berry College (about 46 miles; Mount Berry, GA; FT enrollment: 2,102)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in North Whitfield: Cohutta National Fish Hatchery (A), Whitfield County Fire Department Station 10 Beaverdale (B), Cohutta Volunteer Fire Department (C), Dalton Childrens Home (D), Whitfield County Fire Department Station 2 Varnell (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in North Whitfield include: Varnell Church (A), Mount Calvary Church (B), Cohutta Baptist Church (C), Hopewell Baptist Church (D), Andrew Chapel (E), Gobblers Knob Church (F), Mount Calvary Church (G), Little Prospect Church (H), Liberty Bell Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Concord Cemetery (1), Hoskins Cemetery (2), Mount Pleasant Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Adams Pond (A), Huckleberry Pond (B), Brown Pond (C), Barrett Lakes (D), Lake Frances (E), Lake Kathy (F), Shady Lake (G), Leisure Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Ward Branch (A), Pitner Branch (B), Oak Grove Branch (C), Nickolson Branch (D), Murr Branch (E), Mills Creek (F), Little Creek (G), Hunsucker Branch (H), Hughes Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in North Whitfield: Joseph Standing Monument (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Whitfield County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.9 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

80.4%
Whole state:

68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.1%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

8.0%
Whole state:

13.0%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

2.3%
Whole state:

6.1%
10 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

For population 15 years and over in North Whitfield:

Marital status in North Whitfield, GA
  • Never married: 15.9%
  • Now married: 69.6%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 5.4%
  • Divorced: 9.0%

For population 25 years and over in North Whitfield:

  • High school or higher: 70.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.8%
  • Unemployed: 3.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.6
Georgia average:

13.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for North Whitfield, GA (based on Whitfield County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant39,444109
Catholic17,5491
Mainline Protestant7,03821
Other1,6484
Black Protestant1,0244
None35,896-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 27
Whitfield County:

2.91 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Whitfield County:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 11
Here:

1.19 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 61
Whitfield County:

6.59 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 72
Whitfield County:

7.77 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.1%
Georgia:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.3%
Georgia:

27.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

18.0%
Georgia:

14.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in North Whitfield:

  • WFLI (1070 AM; 50 kW; LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TN; Owner: WFLI, INC.)
  • WTTI (1530 AM; daytime; 10 kW; DALTON, GA; Owner: PYE WILSON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WDAL (1430 AM; 2 kW; DALTON, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WNOO (1260 AM; 5 kW; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Owner: PYE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCLE (1570 AM; 5 kW; CLEVELAND, TN)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WGOW (1150 AM; 5 kW; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMLB (1160 AM; 50 kW; EAST POINT, GA; Owner: ATLANTA AREA BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in North Whitfield:

  • WQMT (98.9 FM; CHATSWORTH, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSGC-FM (101.9 FM; RINGGOLD, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W234AG (94.7 FM; CHATSWORTH, GA; Owner: IMMANUEL BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • W260AJ (99.9 FM; RINGGOLD, GA; Owner: WCCV)
  • WYYU (104.5 FM; DALTON, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMBW (88.9 FM; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WUSY (100.7 FM; CLEVELAND, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WALV (95.3 FM; CLEVELAND, TN; Owner: J. L. BREWER BROADCASTING OF CLEVELAND, LLC)
  • W257AZ (99.3 FM; LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBDX (102.7 FM; TRENTON, GA; Owner: PARTNERS FOR CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WDEF-FM (92.3 FM; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Owner: JACKSON TELECASTERS, INC.)
  • WDOD-FM (96.5 FM; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Owner: WDOD OF CHATTANOOGA, INC.)
  • WSKZ (106.5 FM; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WRXR-FM (105.5 FM; ROSSVILLE, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSMC-FM (90.5 FM; COLLEGEDALE, TN; Owner: SOUTHERN COLLEGE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVT)
  • WOGT (107.9 FM; EAST RIDGE, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W278AC (103.5 FM; WALDEN, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WUTC (88.1 FM; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE)
  • WMPZ (93.7 FM; RINGGOLD, GA; Owner: J.L. BREWER BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WAWL-FM (91.5 FM; RED BANK, TN; Owner: CHATTANOOGA STATE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around North Whitfield:

  • W66CG (Channel 66; ACTON, TN; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WFLI-TV (Channel 53; CLEVELAND, TN; Owner: CHATTANOOGA MEDIA HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)
  • W50AB (Channel 50; HIAWASSEE, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • W21BZ (Channel 21; COLLEGEDALE, TN; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WDSI-TV (Channel 61; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Owner: WDSI LICENSE CORP.)
  • WCLP-TV (Channel 18; CHATSWORTH, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WELF (Channel 23; DALTON, GA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WDEF-TV (Channel 12; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WRNG-LP (Channel 63; RINGGOLD, GA; Owner: NORTH GEORGIA TELEVISION)
  • WTCI (Channel 45; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Owner: THE GREATER CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC TELEVISION CORP)
  • W26BE (Channel 26; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in North Whitfield, GA
  • 77.0%Electricity
  • 18.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.1%Utility gas
  • 2.0%Wood
  • 0.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in North Whitfield, GA
  • 61.6%Electricity
  • 29.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.0%No fuel used
  • 1.5%Utility gas
  • 1.5%Wood


North Whitfield compared to Georgia state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

North Whitfield on our top lists:

  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: textile mills and textile products (population 5,000+)"
  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: textile mills and textile products (population 5,000+)"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: vending machine operators (population 5,000+)"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: vending machine operators (population 5,000+)"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: life, physical, and social science technicians (population 5,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: other healthcare support occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: alcoholic beverages merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #36 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: customer service representatives (population 5,000+)"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: health and personal care, except drug, stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #55 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: religious workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #61 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: furniture and home furnishings, and household appliance stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #61 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: hardware, plumbing and heating equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #70 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #72 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: apparel, fabrics, and notions merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #74 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: drugs, sundries, and chemical and allied products merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #90 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: printing and related support activities (population 5,000+)"
  • #73 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Romney (Republican) in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #98 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
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