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Hohenwald, TN
City in Lewis County, Tennessee.
Population
3,884
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
737
ZIP codes
0
Hohenwald and its ZIP codes
Hohenwald at a glance
- Hohenwald is about 4.3 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,440, 26% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,600 (56% below Tennessee) and median rent is $968 a month.
Local data for Hohenwald, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hohenwald, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,440
Poverty rate
20.4%
Median home value
$125,600
Median rent
$968/mo
Homeownership
81.7%
Bachelor's or higher
8.9%
Median age
43.8
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (481), Irish Americans (155), Italian Americans (94).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lewis County. PPP loans are for Hohenwald.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,709
3,289 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,574
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$81.4M
FY 2026, $6,466 per person
How people get to work
Hohenwald, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.7%
- Carpooled13.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.1%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hohenwald, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
263
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 28°F
57.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hohenwald, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Hohenwald
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LindenTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| SummertownCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2 |
| CentervilleTown | 17 mi | 10.8 |
| LobelvilleCity | 19 mi | 3.8 |
| Mount PleasantCity | 20 mi | 12.6 |
| WaynesboroCity | 20 mi | 4.3 |
| EthridgeTown | 22 mi | 1.2 |
| LawrenceburgCity | 25 mi | 12.7 |
| CliftonCity | 27 mi | 5.6 |
| WrigleyCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1 |
| CollinwoodCity | 28 mi | 2.8 |
| LylesCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.6 |
| WestpointCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.9 |
| Bon Aqua JunctionCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 4.7 |
| LeomaCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hohenwald, TN in?
- Hohenwald is in Lewis County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Hohenwald, TN?
- About 3,884 people live in Hohenwald, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hohenwald?
- Nearby places include Linden (16 mi), Summertown (17 mi), Centerville (17 mi), Lobelville (19 mi), Mount Pleasant (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023