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Ridgeside, TN
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
Population
879
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
5,188
ZIP codes
0
Ridgeside and its ZIP codes
Ridgeside at a glance
- Ridgeside is about 30 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $191,167, about 2.7 times the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $481,600 (68% above Tennessee).
Housing and community stats
Ridgeside, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$191,167
Poverty rate
2.6%
Median home value
$481,600
Homeownership
93.0%
Bachelor's or higher
72.3%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (240), German Americans (100), Mexican Americans (45).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hamilton County. PPP loans are for Ridgeside.
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
How people get to work
Ridgeside, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.5%
- Carpooled2.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home22.6%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ridgeside, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ridgeside, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Ridgeside
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East RidgeCity | 2.2 mi | 8.3 |
| Lakeview, GACensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 2.3 |
| Rossville, GACity | 5.2 mi | 1.8 |
| ChattanoogaCity | 5.4 mi | 142.4 |
| Red BankCity | 6.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Lookout MountainTown | 6.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Fort Oglethorpe, GACity | 6.7 mi | 13.9 |
| Indian Springs, GACensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 2.6 |
| Fairview, GACensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 7.5 |
| Lookout Mountain, GACity | 8.1 mi | 2.6 |
| HarrisonCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Signal MountainTown | 9.2 mi | 8.4 |
| Chattanooga Valley, GACensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 7.4 |
| WaldenTown | 9.5 mi | 3.5 |
| Wildwood, GACensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.2 |
| CollegedaleCity | 10 mi | 12.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ridgeside, TN in?
- Ridgeside is in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Ridgeside, TN?
- About 879 people live in Ridgeside, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ridgeside?
- Nearby places include East Ridge (2.2 mi), Lakeview, GA (4.1 mi), Rossville, GA (5.2 mi), Chattanooga (5.4 mi), Red Bank (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023