Rock Spring, Georgia
Rock Spring is a community of 1,183 people in Walker County, Georgia.
Why visit Rock Spring
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Rock Spring
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rock Spring
Rock Spring is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in northwest Georgia, United States, approximately 14 miles (23 km) south of Chattanooga, Tennessee. It is in Walker County which resides in Georgia's 14th congressional district. Rock Spring is included in the Chattanooga, TN-GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Rock Spring, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School
School · 2.1 mi
9858 N Highway 27, Rock Spring
Woodstation Elementary School
School · 5.1 mi
3404 Colbert Hollow Rd, Rock Spring
History
Northwest Georgia has a significant history tied to the Civil War. The Battle of Chickamauga was fought in the Chickamauga area, and was one of the major battles of the war. Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park spans over 9000 acres and is located in nearby Chickamauga.
From the History section of Rock Spring, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Rock Spring
14 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 33°F | 5.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 36°F | 5.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 42°F | 5.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 66°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 63°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 51°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 41°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 36°F | 5.9 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chickamauga 2 Sw (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Walker County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-09-15: Hurricane Irma (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Chickamauga 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- LaFayette 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Fort Oglethorpe 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Fairview 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Chattanooga Valley 10 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Ringgold 10 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Lakeview 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Indian Springs 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- East Ridge 13 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Lookout Mountain 13 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lookout Mountain From Rock Spring, BombDiggady, CC BY-SA 3.0
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