Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 82 —
18% below the national average.
how it's computed
Housing59% below
Goods & services3% below
Utilities28% above
Taxes13% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost18% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Georgia is
CBII band 2/5
· time to build band 1/5.
See state page for the breakdown.
Living here
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college14 mi
Nearest technical college31 mi
High school graduates87.4%
College graduates15.5%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Dalton-Whitfield County Joint Development Authority
The Dalton-Whitfield County Joint Development Authority is the regional economic development authority for Dalton and Whitfield County, Georgia, focused on business expansion, relocation, and economic development. It manages development properties such as Carbondale Business Park and maintains a Manufacturers Directory.
city
Development Authority of Walton County
The Development Authority of Walton County drives economic prosperity by facilitating business development, attracting new investment, and promoting a competitive and innovative business environment in Walton County, Georgia. Its mission is to stimulate economic growth, provide robust support to local businesses, and spotlight the opportunities Walton County offers.
region
Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission
The CSRA Regional Commission is a public-sector, non-profit planning and development agency serving 13 counties and 40+ cities in the CSRA, acting as the region's planning agency, the Area Agency on Aging, and providing planning, development, and related services.
region
Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority
A four-county regional economic-development partnership serving Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade and Walker counties, helping companies relocate or expand to the "Top of Georgia" with site-selection assistance, data and incentive guidance.
region
Northwest Regional Commission
The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission is a multi-county regional planning and development organization serving 15 counties and 48 cities. Major responsibilities include implementing the Georgia Planning Act of 1989, administering the Area Agency on Aging and the Workforce Investment Act, and providing planning and development assistance to member governments.
state
Georgia Economic Developers' Assoc
The Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) is a non-profit association of professionals and volunteers who are involved with the economic development of the cities and counties of Georgia. GEDA serves Georgia's economic development community with networking, professional development and public policy resources.
state
Georgia Electric Membership
Georgia EMC is the statewide trade association for Georgia’s 41 electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) and their generation and transmission partners. Its Community & Economic Development Teams offer data-driven insights and confidential site selection tools and services to help communities and businesses locate and succeed in Georgia. Services are provided at no cost to communities and site selectors through the support of Georgia’s Electric Cooperatives.
state
MEAG Power
The Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG Power) is a nonprofit, statewide generation and transmission organization that provides reliable, competitively-priced wholesale electricity to 49 member communities (Participants), who own and operate their local electric distribution systems.
state
Southeast Industrial Development Association
The Southeast Industrial Development Association is a regional economic development association that facilitates site location, financing opportunities, infrastructure development, and marketing and demographic research to assist businesses with locations and expansions.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes