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Lakesite, TN

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee.

Population

2,168

Land area

1.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,246

ZIP codes

0

Lakesite and its ZIP codes

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Lakesite at a glance

  • Lakesite is about 7.3 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
  • The median household income is $96,250, 38% above the Tennessee median of $69,595.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $332,200 (16% above Tennessee) and median rent is $863 a month.

Local data for Lakesite, TN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lakesite, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$96,250

Poverty rate

4.2%

Median home value

$332,200

Median rent

$863/mo

Homeownership

84.2%

Bachelor's or higher

35.0%

Median age

38.6

Average commute

28.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (400), German Americans (384), Scottish Americans (61).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hamilton County. PPP loans are for Lakesite.

Details

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

$6.9B

FY 2026, $18,713 per person

Hamilton County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Lakesite, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.7%
  • Carpooled6.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
  • Worked from home17.1%

Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lakesite, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lakesite, TN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.8%

U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts

Diabetes

11.7%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

15.2%

U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.2%

U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts

Cities near Lakesite

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Middle ValleyCensus-designated place3.6 mi9.8
Soddy-DaisyCity4.1 mi23.2
HarrisonCensus-designated place5.2 mi6.7
Mowbray MountainCensus-designated place6.8 mi20.2
Falling WaterCensus-designated place6.9 mi5
ChattanoogaCity7.9 mi142.4
Flat Top MountainCensus-designated place9.6 mi17.3
OoltewahCensus-designated place10 mi0.6
WaldenTown10 mi3.5
McDonaldCensus-designated place11 mi1.5
CollegedaleCity11 mi12.5
Red BankCity11 mi6.6
FairmountCensus-designated place11 mi4.2
Signal MountainTown12 mi8.4
HopewellCensus-designated place13 mi7.1
Lone OakCensus-designated place13 mi6.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lakesite, TN in?
Lakesite is in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Lakesite, TN?
About 2,168 people live in Lakesite, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lakesite?
Nearby places include Middle Valley (3.6 mi), Soddy-Daisy (4.1 mi), Harrison (5.2 mi), Mowbray Mountain (6.8 mi), Falling Water (6.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023