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Lookout Mountain, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Dade County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
2,112
Population
1,576/sq mi density
$195,063
Median Income
$116,900 per capita
$761,600
Home Value
$999,599 Zillow
$1,465
Median Rent
21.3% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$195,063 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$761,600 home value, $1,465/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
88.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Lookout Mountain enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,877 ft (572 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,576/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9945°N, 85.3516°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dade County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6 in |
Lookout Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.7").