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Summerville, GA
City in Chattooga County, Georgia.
Population
4,408
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,097
ZIP codes
0
Summerville and its ZIP codes
Summerville at a glance
- Summerville is about 5.8 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $32,662 a year, 58% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,000 (67% below Georgia) and median rent is $593 a month.
Local data for Summerville, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Summerville, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,662
Poverty rate
25.5%
Median home value
$99,000
Median rent
$593/mo
Homeownership
42.6%
Bachelor's or higher
6.5%
Median age
45.2
Average commute
34.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (369), German Americans (146), Scottish Americans (118).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chattooga County. PPP loans are for Summerville.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,407
5,079 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,446
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$163M
FY 2026, $6,514 per person
How people get to work
Summerville, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.5%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.3%
Average one-way commute: 34.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Summerville, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
452
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
18
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 29°F
58.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Summerville, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
18.8%
U.S. 12.1% +6.7 pts
Smoking
22.9%
U.S. 12.8% +10.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.1%
U.S. 11.1% +6.0 pts
Cities near Summerville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TrionTown | 5.6 mi | 4.1 |
| LyerlyTown | 5.9 mi | 0.8 |
| MenloCity | 7.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Broomtown, ALCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.7 |
| Mentone, ALTown | 15 mi | 4.3 |
| Berry CollegeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| Valley Head, ALTown | 16 mi | 3.8 |
| RomeCity | 17 mi | 31.8 |
| LaFayetteCity | 17 mi | 8.1 |
| Hammondville, ALTown | 18 mi | 4.8 |
| ShannonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5 |
| PlainvilleCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Gaylesville, ALTown | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| Fort Payne, ALCity | 20 mi | 56.4 |
| LindaleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.5 |
| Cedar Bluff, ALTown | 22 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Summerville, GA in?
- Summerville is in Chattooga County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Summerville, GA?
- About 4,408 people live in Summerville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Summerville?
- Nearby places include Trion (5.6 mi), Lyerly (5.9 mi), Menlo (7.4 mi), Broomtown, AL (13 mi), Mentone, AL (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023