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Facts: Walker County at a Glance

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State of Georgia

Population - ranked 31st in state

• 64,397 - Walker County
• 2,040 - Chickamauga
• 6,692 - LaFayette
• 1,167 - Lookout Mountain
• 3,672 - Rossville

Economy

The average household income for Walker County is $40,349. The county labor force consists of 35,291 people. Approximately 35% of local jobs are in the service industry and 32% in manufacturing.

Education

• Walker County School System - 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 high schools and one alternative education center.
• Chickamauga City School System - one elementary school, one middle school and one high school.

Higher Education

• Northwestern Technical College, Rock Spring
• Dalton State College

Health Care

• Walker County Health Department
• Hutcheson Medical Center

Climate

Walker County enjoys moderate temperatures throughout the year.

• Average High Temperatures: January: 48.2F | July: 88.9F
• Average Low Temperatures: January: 25.5F | July: 64.8F
• Average Annual Rainfall: 56.4 inches

Transportation

U.S. Highway 27 runs through Walker County from north to south. Georgia highways 136, 193, 151, 157 and 341 also serve the county. We are located approximately 25 miles from the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport. The LaFayette Barwick Airport also has a 5,400-foot paved and lighted airstrip.