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Falling Water, TN
Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
Population
2,315
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
462
ZIP codes
0
Falling Water and its ZIP codes
Falling Water at a glance
- Falling Water is about 2.7 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $111,842 a year, 61% more than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $420,600 (47% above Tennessee).
Housing and community stats
Falling Water, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$111,842
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$420,600
Homeownership
89.9%
Bachelor's or higher
43.0%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
26.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (302), Irish Americans (290), French Americans (77).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hamilton County. PPP loans are for Falling Water.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,253
219,580 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,042
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.9B
FY 2026, $18,713 per person
How people get to work
Falling Water, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.7%
- Carpooled1.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home21.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Falling Water, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Falling Water, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.5%
U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Falling Water
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Middle ValleyCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 9.8 |
| WaldenTown | 4.2 mi | 3.5 |
| FairmountCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 4.2 |
| Mowbray MountainCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 20.2 |
| Signal MountainTown | 5.8 mi | 8.4 |
| Lone OakCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Red BankCity | 6.5 mi | 6.6 |
| Soddy-DaisyCity | 6.6 mi | 23.2 |
| LakesiteCity | 6.9 mi | 1.7 |
| ChattanoogaCity | 8.1 mi | 142.4 |
| HarrisonCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 6.7 |
| Flat Top MountainCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 17.3 |
| RidgesideCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Powells CrossroadsTown | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| DunlapCity | 14 mi | 10.8 |
| East RidgeCity | 14 mi | 8.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Falling Water, TN in?
- Falling Water is in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Falling Water, TN?
- About 2,315 people live in Falling Water, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Falling Water?
- Nearby places include Middle Valley (3.6 mi), Walden (4.2 mi), Fairmount (4.3 mi), Mowbray Mountain (5.5 mi), Signal Mountain (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023