City profile
Fort Oglethorpe, GA
Catoosa County · Population 10,416
Fort Oglethorpe is a town in Catoosa County, GA with about 10,416 residents and a typical home value near $200,000. It is 9 miles from Chattanooga, TN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
40°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
204
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$199,700
Typical monthly housing
$1,233
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
78
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.89%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.39%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.38%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 65/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Cold wave, Earthquake
Nearest major airport
93 mi to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 22% Democratic / 78% Republican
Community
Population
10,416
Black population
2.6%
County
Catoosa County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸GA is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: summer heat, hurricanes (coast)
Highlights
- About 10,416 residents
- Typical home value about $200,000
- 9 miles from Chattanooga, TN
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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