The Town FilesLookout Mountain, Georgia
City in Walker County · population 1,641 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $564,600
- Household income
- $158,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 36.1
Lookout Mountain is a city of 1,641 people in Walker County, Georgia. The median home is worth $564,600, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for families than 99% of Georgia towns, more of a college town than 99% of Georgia towns, more upscale than 96% of Georgia towns.
How Lookout Mountain ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lookout Mountain is worth $564,600, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $158,000, which is more affordable than 43% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,213 a month. 84.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lookout Mountain | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $564,600 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,213 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $158,000 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 84.0% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.4% | — |
Who lives in Lookout Mountain
| People | Lookout Mountain | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.9% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 33.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 85.8% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.2% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | — |
| Work from home | 20.1% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 21.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.2% | 88.0% |
Weather in Lookout Mountain
July highs average 83.8°F and January lows 28.7°F. About 58.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 69 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lookout Mountain since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 12, 2020 about 9.8 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 119 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 12, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 62 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on March 2, 2012.
Severe weather in Walker County since 1996
Walker County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Walker County
Walker County had 14,922 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,778 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Lookout Mountain itself the ACS puts it at 1.6%.
Public schools in Lookout Mountain
1 public school with 293 students, about 12.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairyland Elementary School | PK-5 | 293 | 12.2 |
Towns near Lookout Mountain
- Lookout Mountain, TN2.0 mi · 2,058 people · home $855,300
- Chattanooga Valley, GA3.1 mi · 3,962 people · home $205,300
- Rossville, GA4.1 mi · 3,980 people · home $133,000
- Fairview, GA4.6 mi · 6,409 people · home $183,600
- West Brow, GA4.8 mi · 887 people · home $279,100
- Lakeview, GA6.2 mi · 4,777 people · home $171,700
- Fort Oglethorpe, GA7.0 mi · 10,423 people · home $199,700
- Chickamauga, GA7.4 mi · 2,917 people · home $269,100
Lookout Mountain questions
Is Lookout Mountain, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lookout Mountain scores better for retirees than 95% of Georgia towns and quieter than 65%. 14.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.1).
How much does a house cost in Lookout Mountain?
The median owner-occupied home in Lookout Mountain is valued at $564,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $158,000, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,213 a month.
What is the weather like in Lookout Mountain?
July highs average 83.8°F and January lows 28.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Lookout Mountain get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lookout Mountain since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 12, 2020. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)