Dalton

GA

Whitfield County, Georgia

Population 104K |Median income $67,070 |1 hospital

Population
103,598
Whitfield County
Median Income
$67,070
Near average
Median Home Value
$218,000
-4% vs avg
Median Age
36.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
104K+1%
Median Income
$67,070+66%
Median Home Value
$218,000+78%
Poverty Rate
14.8%-28%
Unemployment
5.2%-59%

Economics

Median Rent
$971/mo
Poverty Rate
14.8% +4% vs avg
Unemployment 5.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.2%
Work From Home 4.6%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 64.6%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
38.4%
Obesity
37.9%
High Blood Pressure
35.7%
Physical Inactivity
31.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
22.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.8%
Current Smoking
15.6%
Binge Drinking
15%
Diabetes
14.1%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 76.4%
Dental Visit 51.3%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.9%
Stroke
3.7%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
0
HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER
DALTON · Acute Care Hospitals
★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Dalton Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 34m ago
Bushfire Alerts

Hazard Reduction Burn Underway in Wedding Bells State Forest Near Woolgoolga

NSW RFS · 1h ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeast Alabama, Florida Panhandle, and Southwest Georgia

NOAA · 1h ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 7h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Dalton, GA? ▼
Dalton, GA has a population of 103,598 people, located in Whitfield County, Georgia.
What is the median household income in Dalton? ▼
The median household income in Dalton, GA is $67,070 per year. The poverty rate is 14.8%.
What is the median home value in Dalton? ▼
The median home value in Dalton, GA is $218,000. Median rent is $971/month.
What are the top health concerns in Dalton? ▼
The top health indicators in Dalton include Short Sleep Duration (38.4%), Obesity (37.9%), High Blood Pressure (35.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Dalton? ▼
Dalton has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Dalton? ▼
The median age in Dalton, GA is 36.6 years. 20.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Dalton, GA is located in Whitfield County, Georgia. With a population of 104K and a median household income of $67,070, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Dalton area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Whitfield County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.