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Fairmount, TN
Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
Population
2,110
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
504
ZIP codes
0
Fairmount and its ZIP codes
Fairmount at a glance
- Fairmount is about 2.9 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $137,317, 97% above the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $464,500 (62% above Tennessee) and median rent is $1,675 a month.
Local data for Fairmount, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairmount, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$137,317
Poverty rate
3.7%
Median home value
$464,500
Median rent
$1,675/mo
Homeownership
88.9%
Bachelor's or higher
49.6%
Median age
43.3
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (245), Irish Americans (217), Italian Americans (152).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hamilton County. PPP loans are for Fairmount.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,253
219,580 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,042
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.85B
FY 2026, $18,713 per person
How people get to work
Fairmount, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.4%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home26.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairmount, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
723
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,269
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 28°F
63.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairmount, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.5%
U.S. 33.3% -3.8 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Fairmount
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lone OakCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 6.5 |
| WaldenTown | 2.2 mi | 3.5 |
| Signal MountainTown | 2.9 mi | 8.4 |
| Falling WaterCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 5 |
| Red BankCity | 5.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Middle ValleyCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 9.8 |
| Powells CrossroadsTown | 8.7 mi | 4.9 |
| Mowbray MountainCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 20.2 |
| ChattanoogaCity | 10 mi | 142.4 |
| WhitwellCity | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| Soddy-DaisyCity | 11 mi | 23.2 |
| LakesiteCity | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| RidgesideCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| HarrisonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.7 |
| Flat Top MountainCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 17.3 |
| Griffith CreekCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairmount, TN in?
- Fairmount is in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Fairmount, TN?
- About 2,110 people live in Fairmount, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairmount?
- Nearby places include Lone Oak (2.1 mi), Walden (2.2 mi), Signal Mountain (2.9 mi), Falling Water (4.3 mi), Red Bank (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023