Ooltewah, TN

Tennessee · Metropolitan Area

Ooltewah is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 489. Residents earn $62,875 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
489 Population 789/sq mi density
$62,875 Median Income $41,149 per capita
$238,000 Home Value $439,580 Zillow
$1,456 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$62,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$238,000 home value, $1,456/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,875
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $238,000
16% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.5%
30% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,456
25% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.0%
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Ooltewah Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population489
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density789/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,875
Per Capita$41,149
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$37,279M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$238,000
Rent$1,456
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$439,580
Housing Units211
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity33.0%
Uninsured11.3%
Smoking15.4%
Depression28.1%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain55.0 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation856 ft (261 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.08

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute20 min
Broadband81.5%
EV Stations6
Libraries8

Is Ooltewah a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ooltewah receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Ooltewah offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ooltewah is $62,875, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ooltewah is $238,000, 16% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,456 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Ooltewah enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Ooltewah has a population of 489 with a density of 789 people per square mile. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

489
Total Population
789
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.7%
Female 58.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Ooltewah vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only84.0%
7% above US avg
Spanish16.0%
19% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Ooltewah vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ooltewah is $62,875, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Ooltewah vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,875
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,149
Avg Weekly Wage$1,269
IRS Avg AGI$92,573

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)13,611
County GDP$37,279M

Business (County)

Restaurants952
Healthcare1,188
Retail1,397
Manufacturing395

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,302
51% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.23%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.2 min
Drive Alone59.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home23.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Ooltewah is $238,000, 16% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,456 (25% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $439,580.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$238,000
16% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$439,580

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,456
25% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,170
Rent Burden9.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$882
1 Bedroom$924
2 Bedrooms$1,118
3 Bedrooms$1,445
4 Bedrooms$1,644

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied63.8%
Housing Units211
Median Year Built1982

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,302
51% above US avg
Effective Rate2.23%
In Ooltewah, 33.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.3% of residents lack health insurance. 15.4% are current smokers. 28.1% report depression. 20.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ooltewah vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.0%
3% above US avg
Diabetes10.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure32.8%
Asthma11.0%
COPD6.7%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.4%
10% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.8%
Physical Inactivity20.5%
Depression28.1%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress12.9%
Short Sleep36.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.6%
Uninsured11.3%
31% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.2%
Dental Visits62.9%
Premature Death10,011/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access84.5%
Healthcare Facilities1,188
Ooltewah has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 55.0 inches. The area enjoys 301 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall55.0 inches
45% above US avg
Snowfall3.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation856 ft (261 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density789/sq mi
Coordinates35.0723°N, 85.0545°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS47065
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 13.1-point margin. 81.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.7%
D 42.7%

Winner: Republican by 13.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.5%
30% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+2.2%
School Test Score5.08
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density789/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.5%
EV Charging Stations6
Alt Fuel Stations6
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities1,188
Restaurants952
Retail Stores1,397

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)45
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.2 min
Drive Alone59.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home23.3%

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