Chattanooga, Tennessee

Population 171,282

Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County, TN. The population is 171,282, making Chattanooga the largest city in Hamilton County and the 4th largest city in the state of Tennessee.

There are 46 public schools in Chattanooga with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Chattanooga is very low , and there are 440 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Chattanooga is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Chattanooga property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Chattanooga include Ridgeside, Red Bank and East Ridge.

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Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 13.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 56.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 29.9%

Crime Rate

62.46% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 723
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 108
  • Burglary: 604
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

54.79% Higher than national avg.
  • 440 offenders in Chattanooga
  • 25.69 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

1,061 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 29
  • Registered Polluters: 88
  • Superfunds: 90
  • Tanks & Spills: 854

Unemployment

Moderate 3.8%
  • Tennessee unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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46 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 46 K-12 public schools in Chattanooga, TN and 24 private schools. Homefacts rates Chattanooga's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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440 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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1,127 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Chattanooga, TN issued 1,127 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 1,127 permits, 349 were issued for single family homes and 778 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Chattanooga, TN issued 435 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 435 permits, 298 were issued for single family homes and 137 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $758
  • 1 Bedroom: $782
  • 2 Bedrooms: $932
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,213
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,457

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Environmental Hazards

1061 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Chattanooga, TN has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Chattanooga, TN is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Chattanooga, TN is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 40.73°
  • February 44.8°
  • March 53.13°
  • April 62.35°
  • May 70.31°
  • June 79.24°
  • July 80.56°
  • August 81.02°
  • September 73.98°
  • October 61.68°
  • November 51.03°
  • December 41.25°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Chattanooga, TN

Earthquakes
Chattanooga, TN has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Chattanooga, TN has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Chattanooga, TN has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Chattanooga, TN has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Chattanooga, TN: $41,226

Unemployment

Unemployment in Chattanooga is 3.8%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 38.58%
White Collar - 61.42%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bill Haslam
  • Sen. Lamar Alexander
  • Sen. Bob Corker

City Representatives

  • Chuck Fleischmann

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

102 FCC Towers view all

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