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Ooltewah, TN
Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
Population
578
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
935
ZIP codes
0
Ooltewah and its ZIP codes
Ooltewah at a glance
- Ooltewah is about 5.5 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,292, 10% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $240,900 (16% below Tennessee) and median rent is $1,717 a month.
Local data for Ooltewah, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ooltewah, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,292
Poverty rate
3.1%
Median home value
$240,900
Median rent
$1,717/mo
Homeownership
63.7%
Bachelor's or higher
24.7%
Median age
57.2
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (80), Irish Americans (60), Scottish Americans (8).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hamilton County. PPP loans are for Ooltewah.
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
Ooltewah, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone54.1%
- Carpooled22.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home16.0%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ooltewah, 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
91° / 32°F
55.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ooltewah, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.4%
U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Ooltewah
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CollegedaleCity | 1.3 mi | 12.5 |
| McDonaldCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.5 |
| ApisonCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 16.2 |
| HarrisonCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 6.7 |
| ChattanoogaCity | 7.9 mi | 142.4 |
| South ClevelandCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 14.1 |
| Cohutta, GACity | 9.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Indian Springs, GACensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 2.6 |
| LakesiteCity | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| RidgesideCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Middle ValleyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9.8 |
| East RidgeCity | 12 mi | 8.3 |
| Wildwood LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 12 |
| East ClevelandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Ringgold, GACity | 13 mi | 5 |
| Lakeview, GACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ooltewah, TN in?
- Ooltewah is in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Ooltewah, TN?
- About 578 people live in Ooltewah, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ooltewah?
- Nearby places include Collegedale (1.3 mi), McDonald (4.5 mi), Apison (4.6 mi), Harrison (6.1 mi), Chattanooga (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023