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Etowah, TN
City in McMinn County, Tennessee.
Population
3,658
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,294
ZIP codes
0
Etowah and its ZIP codes
Etowah at a glance
- Etowah is about 7.6 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $39,291 a year, 44% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $190,800 (33% below Tennessee) and median rent is $741 a month.
Local data for Etowah, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Etowah, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,291
Poverty rate
15.4%
Median home value
$190,800
Median rent
$741/mo
Homeownership
61.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.9%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (644), German Americans (499), Mexican Americans (247).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McMinn County. PPP loans are for Etowah.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,996
17,072 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,697
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$443M
FY 2026, $8,322 per person
How people get to work
Etowah, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.7%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Etowah, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
447
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
25
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 28°F
60.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Etowah, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.8%
U.S. 33.3% +11.5 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities near Etowah
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EnglewoodTown | 5.6 mi | 1.9 |
| DelanoCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 3.8 |
| AthensCity | 9.3 mi | 15.6 |
| RicevilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| NiotaCity | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| Tellico PlainsTown | 12 mi | 2 |
| CalhounTown | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| CharlestonCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| BentonTown | 14 mi | 3 |
| Coker CreekCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| MadisonvilleCity | 15 mi | 6 |
| SweetwaterCity | 18 mi | 9 |
| FarnerCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| OcoeeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| DecaturTown | 19 mi | 3.8 |
| ClevelandCity | 22 mi | 31.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Etowah, TN in?
- Etowah is in McMinn County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Etowah, TN?
- About 3,658 people live in Etowah, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Etowah?
- Nearby places include Englewood (5.6 mi), Delano (6.2 mi), Athens (9.3 mi), Riceville (10 mi), Niota (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023