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Life in Fort Oglethorpe
Fort Oglethorpe is a community of 10,332 people in Georgia. The median household income is $51,867, median rent runs about $937 per month, and median home values are around $199,700. Unemployment is low at 3.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Fort Oglethorpe at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Foreign-Born
3.9%
Broadband Internet
81.0%
of households
Population Growth
+5.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.9% foreign-born, most often from Venezuela
Who lives in Fort Oglethorpe: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fort Oglethorpe, the largest foreign-born group is from Venezuela (28.4%), and 2.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.3%
of residents
65 and Older
26.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
22.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.6%
of households
Married Couples
42.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.18
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 33% below GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Fort Oglethorpe
In Fort Oglethorpe, rent runs 33% below the GA average, and home values are 34% below the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
12.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
91.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,536
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
47.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1994
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $243,417 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in Fort Oglethorpe
Unemployment in Catoosa County, which includes Fort Oglethorpe, is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Fort Oglethorpe: Catoosa County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Catoosa County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Fort Oglethorpe Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.9 min avg
How Fort Oglethorpe residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fort Oglethorpe, most residents drive alone to work (84%), and 74% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA)
Small hub632k passengers boarded in 2025
- 102 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 32% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Fort Oglethorpe runs 32% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
224.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,227.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Fort Oglethorpe Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
64.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Catoosa County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Catoosa County, which includes Fort Oglethorpe, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $28,000 |
| 2024 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $18,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $18,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | Flash Flood | $30,000 |
| 2020 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $412,000 |
| 2019 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2018 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $60,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Catoosa County, county-wide
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Walker County, GA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 14 miles from Fort Oglethorpe) is typically good — 195 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
195
per year
Moderate Days
166
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Walker County, GA (14 mi away)
Climate88°F summers, 31°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fort Oglethorpe has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 31°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
53°/31°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
56.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.7"
Hot Days/Year
51
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
84
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
110
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 29°F | 5.61" |
| Feb | 56°F | 32°F | 5.12" |
| Mar | 64°F | 37°F | 5.03" |
| Apr | 73°F | 45°F | 4.73" |
| May | 80°F | 54°F | 4.64" |
| Jun | 86°F | 63°F | 4.19" |
| Jul | 89°F | 66°F | 5.06" |
| Aug | 89°F | 66°F | 4.47" |
| Sep | 84°F | 59°F | 4.22" |
| Oct | 75°F | 47°F | 3.65" |
| Nov | 62°F | 35°F | 4.38" |
| Dec | 53°F | 31°F | 5.36" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fort Oglethorpe
Uninsured
12.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Fort Oglethorpe's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Commonspirit-memorial Hospital-north Georgia
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Ringgold
Parkridge Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.2 mi away · Chattanooga
Memorial Healthcare System, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · 7.5 mi away · Chattanooga
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fort Oglethorpe
Fort Oglethorpe's student/teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
19.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Fort Oglethorpe (within 15 miles)
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
8.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 10,074 students · in-state tuition $10,762 · 56% graduate · median earnings $56,442 (10 yrs after entry)
Chattanooga State Community College
11.6 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 5,284 students · in-state tuition $4,916 · 30% graduate · median earnings $43,805 (10 yrs after entry)
Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga
8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 4,462 students · 56% graduate · median earnings $34,579 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,773 students · in-state tuition $28,900 · 62% graduate · median earnings $58,780 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, 2 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fort Oglethorpe
Fort Oglethorpe has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park (2 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
2 mi awayRussell Cave National Monument
National Monument
32 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
42 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
77 mi awayChattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
85 mi awayObed Wild & Scenic River
Wild & Scenic River
89 mi awayStones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
93 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
95 mi awayCities Near Fort Oglethorpe
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Fort Oglethorpe FAQ
Is Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia affordable?⌄
Fort Oglethorpe's median rent is $937/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $51,867/year. Median home value is $199,700.
Is Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia safe?⌄
Fort Oglethorpe's violent crime rate was 225 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2227 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia?⌄
Catoosa County, which includes Fort Oglethorpe, has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Fort Oglethorpe is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $937/month and median household income is $51,867/year. The median home value is $199,700. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Fort Oglethorpe is 21 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from