Whitfield County
City in Georgia, United States
Overview
Whitfield County, anchored by the city of Dalton, is renowned for its rich textile history, Civil War landmarks, and friendly Southern culture. It combines historic charm, scenic mountain backdrops, and easy access to outdoor recreation. Visitors can expect a blend of heritage sites, local dining, and warm hospitality in a mid-sized, approachable Tennessee Valley community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Georgia
Population
102,864
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
34.81°, -84.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
72
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,125
Local Cost
$1,320
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
88
English
100
Temperature
15.5°C
Summer Avg
25.7°C
Winter Avg
5.0°C
Record High
41.7°C
Record Low
-15.2°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1354 mm
Internet Speed
443 Mbps
Upload
241 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DNN
Distance
13 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 56/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.