Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government: Economy & Jobs
Households in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government earn a median $61,042 (about the same as Chattahoochee County median $61,042; 1.3× below Georgia median $77,353), with homes at a median value of $102,700. The surrounding county supports 2,066 jobs (avg $50,259).
- $49,323 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income (vs Georgia $75,639).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $61,042 — below the Georgia median ($70,136). Poverty rate 13.9% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 1.7× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 26.5% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $2,840 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $140,077 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $49,323 (vs Georgia $75,639) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $67,483 |
| Median Household Income | $61,042 (vs Georgia $70,136) |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $61,042 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 1.6% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 9% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 10.50 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 8.7% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | live-work community |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 2,066 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $103,822,168 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $50,259 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 4,757,900 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% (vs Georgia 3.5%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 1 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 306 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 306.00 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Chickens, Fruit & Tree Nut Totals, Berry Totals, Poultry Totals, Animal Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 91 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 1,148 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 44,422 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 3 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Fast Food | 8 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 8 |
|---|
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (1)
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | CUSSETA-CHATTAHOOCHEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $439,559,574 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 45,955.00 (vs Georgia $7,735) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 9,565 people (vs Georgia 37,381) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 56.7% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 16.5% |
| Pct Walked | 8.7% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 24.4 years (vs Georgia 35.6y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 21.0% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12