At a Glance
Median Income
$62,875
$41,149 per capita
Home Value
$238,000
Zillow: $439,580
Median Rent
$1,456/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
71/100K
2,043/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Ooltewah Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ooltewah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ooltewah a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ooltewah residents earn a median household income of $62,875 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,149. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,611 business establishments, including 952 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ooltewah is $238,000 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $439,580. Median rent is $1,456/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Ooltewah reports 71 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,043/100K.
Education
23.5% of adults in Ooltewah hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ooltewah has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population489
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density789/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,875
Per Capita$41,149
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$37,279M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,269
Housing
A+
Home Value$238,000
Rent$1,456
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$439,580
Housing Units211
Rent Burden9.0%
Crime
F
Violent71/100K
Property2,043/100K
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain55.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation856 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed224 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Ooltewah was built in 1982.
23.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 224 Mbps.
There are 952 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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