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Rossville, GA
City in Walker County, Georgia.
Population
3,978
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,204
ZIP codes
0
Rossville and its ZIP codes
Rossville at a glance
- Rossville is about 12 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,191, 23% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,000 (56% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,033 a month.
Local data for Rossville, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rossville, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,191
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$133,000
Median rent
$1,033/mo
Homeownership
60.3%
Bachelor's or higher
22.5%
Median age
44.5
Average commute
52.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (286), Irish Americans (229), German Americans (226).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Walker County. PPP loans are for Rossville.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,452
14,867 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,959
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$391M
FY 2026, $5,778 per person
How people get to work
Rossville, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.0%
- Carpooled27.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 52.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rossville, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
407
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
131
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
56.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rossville, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.6%
U.S. 11.1% +3.5 pts
Cities near Rossville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LakeviewCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 2.3 |
| Fort OglethorpeCity | 3 mi | 13.9 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 7.5 |
| East Ridge, TNCity | 3.6 mi | 8.3 |
| Lookout Mountain, TNTown | 3.6 mi | 1.3 |
| Lookout MountainCity | 3.8 mi | 2.6 |
| Chattanooga ValleyCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Ridgeside, TNCity | 5.2 mi | 0.2 |
| WildwoodCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 3.2 |
| ChickamaugaCity | 6.4 mi | 2.8 |
| West BrowCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.6 |
| Indian SpringsCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 2.6 |
| Red Bank, TNCity | 9.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Chattanooga, TNCity | 11 mi | 142.4 |
| RinggoldCity | 11 mi | 5 |
| Whiteside, TNCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rossville, GA in?
- Rossville is in Walker County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Rossville, GA?
- About 3,978 people live in Rossville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rossville?
- Nearby places include Lakeview (2.3 mi), Fort Oglethorpe (3 mi), Fairview (3.2 mi), East Ridge, TN (3.6 mi), Lookout Mountain, TN (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023