Lookout Mountain, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Cherokee County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,074 Population 71/sq mi density
$43,472 Median Income $24,347 per capita
$95,500 Home Value $110,733 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$43,472 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,500 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Lookout Mountain, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,472
42% below
$24,347 per capita
Home Value
$95,500
66% below
Zillow: $110,733
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
80% below
67.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
25.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Lookout Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lookout Mountain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
34%
Poverty
203%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lookout Mountain a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lookout Mountain residents earn a median household income of $43,472 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,347. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 498 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lookout Mountain is $95,500 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $110,733. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Education

6.8% of adults in Lookout Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 67.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lookout Mountain has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,074
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density71/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,472
Per Capita$24,347
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.2%
County GDP$797M
Avg Weekly Wage$859

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,500
Rent
Ownership94.8%
Zillow$110,733
Housing Units594
Rent Burden27.6%

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,681/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
Elevation891 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+67.3%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute21 min
Broadband68.6%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Lookout Mountain was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.