East Ridge, Tennessee
Quick Statistics
East Ridge is a community in Hamilton County, Tennessee, home to about 22,070 people spread across 8.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $36,793 a year, and a typical home is worth about $211,100. About 32.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 89.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 5 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Tennessee towns GeoStat tracks, East Ridge ranks number 31 of 502 in population, number 192 in median household income, number 205 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around East Ridge typically top out near 88°F in July, while January nights average about 28°F. The area sees roughly 4 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lakeview, GA | 2.0 mi. | 4,723 |
| 2. | Ridgeside, TN | 2.8 mi. | 879 |
| 3. | Rossville, GA | 3.8 mi. | 3,978 |
| 4. | Fort Oglethorpe, GA | 4.6 mi. | 10,416 |
| 5. | Indian Springs, GA | 4.7 mi. | 2,070 |
| 6. | Chattanooga, TN | 4.9 mi. | 185,783 |
| 7. | Fairview, GA | 6.0 mi. | 5,302 |
| 8. | Lookout Mountain, TN | 7.0 mi. | 2,111 |
What is the population of East Ridge, Tennessee?
East Ridge has a population of about 22,070 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is East Ridge, Tennessee in?
East Ridge is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
What is the median home value in East Ridge, Tennessee?
The median home value in East Ridge is about $211,100, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in East Ridge, Tennessee?
The median personal income in East Ridge is about $36,793 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near East Ridge, Tennessee?
Since 1950, 27 tornadoes have been recorded in Hamilton County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in East Ridge, Tennessee?
Typical July highs run about 88 degrees and January lows about 28 degrees, with around 4 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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