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Rock Spring, GA

Rock Spring, GA.

Population: 6,746 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Rock Spring, GA is $331,851 — up 2.0% over the past year. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with tornado, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$331,851

Median home value

+2.0%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$331,851
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+10.6%
5-year appreciation
+34.8%
10-year appreciation
+104.2%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$331,956
House Price Index (state)
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
23
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,170/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,210/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,350/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,700/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,830/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
Catoosa County, Walker County
Schools include
Woodstation Elementary School, Rock Spring Elementary School, Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
tornado, coldWave, drought, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 71% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
82.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Mathis Brothers Landfill (South Marble Top Road) (9.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
59.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
129
Days with Moderate air quality
229
Highest AQI recorded (year)
145

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park (11 mi)
National parks include
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Russell Cave National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Wilson Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+393 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,000
Housing built before 1970
12.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
49.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,944
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
82.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,818
Average weekly wage
$839
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
315

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Rock SpringState medianUS median
Median home value$331,851$259,559$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,944$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Rock Spring, GA?
$331,851.
What is typical rent in Rock Spring, GA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,350/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rock Spring, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: tornado, coldWave, drought, lightning, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Rock Spring, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 71% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rock Spring, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rock Spring, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Rock Spring, GA?
3 schools (3 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Rock Spring, GA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Rock Spring, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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