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Today 605 people live in this town, first settled in 1959.
Sautee-Nacoochee’s midpoint age is 56.8 years, above both Georgia’s towns (36.5 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Of the 265 Georgia towns we compare, none has a lower January low than Sautee-Nacoochee. Nacoochee Valley and Sautee Valley Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places. Sautee-Nacoochee has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 1917.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Sautee-Nacoochee is unincorporated, so White County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Sautee-Nacoochee.
Among adults 25 and older, 38% have a four-year degree or more, against 35% across Georgia. 31% never finished high school.
Somewhere between 58% and 87% women
The Census survey reached too few of Sautee-Nacoochee’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±14.2 points. Across Georgia, 51.2% of residents are women.
| Sautee-Nacoochee | GA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 0% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 0% | 11.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 1.5% | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 5.3% | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 2.3% | 13.4% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 17.7% | 12.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 41.5% | 12.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 22.3% | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.4% | 5.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 31.2% | 10.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 22.8% | 26.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 3.2% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 4.7% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.5% | 21.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12.6% | 13.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 600, single groups can be off by several points
Expected losses in Sautee-Nacoochee break down as 68% from inland flooding and 13% from cold waves. On expected storm and flood damage, Sautee-Nacoochee sits above 73% of U.S. communities. Since 2004, 7 flood insurance claims have been paid out in the town.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Among 265 Georgia towns, just 4 have a lower typical July afternoon high than Sautee-Nacoochee. July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 30° and about 2 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Jobs based in Sautee-Nacoochee grew to 124 in 2023, 76 more than in 2013. For residents locally, the share who live below the poverty line is 6.6%. Half of commuters travel less than 26 miles. The top destinations are Helen (18%), Clarkesville (4%) and Gainesville (4%).
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The biggest park or preserve is Hardman Farms State Historic Park, at 168 acres. Count the trails in 1 park or preserve and they come to 0.8 miles. Sautee-Nacoochee’s density of trails comes in at 0.2 miles per square mile.
| Sautee-Nacoochee | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 9.5% | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hardman Farms State Historic Park | 0.5 mi | 168 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
In Sautee-Nacoochee, 46% of adults have high blood pressure, and 14% report frequent mental distress. Only 6 of the 262 Georgia towns we compare have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Sautee-Nacoochee. Among adults in the town, 19% say their health is fair or poor. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Sautee-Nacoochee is ahead of Georgia on 15 and behind on 7.
| Sautee-Nacoochee | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 40% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 38% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 19% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 39% | 33% |
| What stands out | Sautee-Nacoochee | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.9% | 15% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.1% | 9.6% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.7% | 7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Sautee-Nacoochee. Close and well known come first.
Big draw35 mi LakeLake Lanier
15 mi MountainBrasstown Bald
21 mi MountainCurrahee Mountain
5 mi WaterfallAnna Ruby Falls
25 mi National forestChattahoochee–Oconee National Forest
38 mi National forestNantahala National ForestLake Lanier: http://www.terraprints.com, CC BY 2.5 · Brasstown Bald: Unknown, Public domain · Currahee Mountain: Wikilackey (talk), Public domain · Anna Ruby Falls: Jsfouche, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Chattahoochee–Oconee National Forest: Thomson200, CC0 · Nantahala National Forest: Sdrtm at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
3 within 15 miles of the center of Sautee-Nacoochee
About 0 of every 100 Sautee-Nacoochee residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Georgia.
Place in Georgia, United States
Sautee Nacoochee (or Sautee-Nacoochee) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in White County, Georgia, United States, near Sautee Creek in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Georgia, approximately 95 miles (153 km) north of Atlanta. The nearest incorporated town is the tourist destination of Helen.
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Sautee-Nacoochee has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
