Ooltewah, TN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
489 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$238,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$247 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,456 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hamilton County
6
Chattanooga Metro Area
5
Tennessee
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hamilton County
7
Chattanooga Metro Area
6
Tennessee
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 38
Feb 5 1 42
Mar 5 0 49
Apr 4 0 58
May 4 0 66
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 5 0 77
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 3 0 59
Nov 5 0 50
Dec 5 0 41

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, TN State Senate District 11, TN State House District 29, TN
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Schools

Wolftever Creek Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Ooltewah Middle School
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Ooltewah High School
2 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Southern Adventist University
2 miles, S • 1.9 star
Chattanooga State Community College
10 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Memorial Healthcare System, Inc
12 miles, W • 4.1 star
Parkridge Medical Center
12 miles, W • 3.2 star
Tennova Health Care-Cleveland
13 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Airports

Lovell Field
9 miles, W • 1.4 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
78 miles, E • 2.3 star
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