The Town FilesLookout Mountain, Tennessee
Town in Hamilton County · population 2,058 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $855,300
- Household income
- $201,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 49.2
Lookout Mountain is a town of 2,058 people in Hamilton County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $855,300, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks more walkable than 100% of Tennessee towns, more upscale than 100% of Tennessee towns, better for families than 99% of Tennessee towns.
How Lookout Mountain ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lookout Mountain is worth $855,300, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $201,000, which is more affordable than 27% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $1,428 a month. 94.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lookout Mountain | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $855,300 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $1,428 | $863 |
| Median household income | $201,000 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 94.5% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1952 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Lookout Mountain
| People | Lookout Mountain | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.2 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.9% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 86.8% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.3% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.7% | — |
| Work from home | 23.0% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 19.1 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 99.1% | 88.2% |
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 Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 69 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lookout Mountain since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 12, 2020 about 9.1 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 72 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on March 2, 2012.
Severe weather in Hamilton County since 1996
Hamilton County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| June 17, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4792: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 17, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4712: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado |
Jobs and pay in Hamilton County
Hamilton County had 221,207 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,004 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Lookout Mountain itself the ACS puts it at 0.4%.
Public schools in Lookout Mountain
1 public school with 223 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lookout Mountain Elementary School | K-5 | 223 | 12.4 |
Towns near Lookout Mountain
- Lookout Mountain, GA2.0 mi · 1,641 people · home $564,600
- Rossville, GA3.7 mi · 3,980 people · home $133,000
- Chattanooga Valley, GA4.9 mi · 3,962 people · home $205,300
- Fairview, GA5.5 mi · 6,409 people · home $183,600
- Lakeview, GA5.7 mi · 4,777 people · home $171,700
- West Brow, GA6.7 mi · 887 people · home $279,100
- East Ridge, TN7.0 mi · 22,167 people · home $211,100
- Fort Oglethorpe, GA7.4 mi · 10,423 people · home $199,700
Lookout Mountain questions
Is Lookout Mountain, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lookout Mountain scores better for retirees than 95% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 39%. 27.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.2).
How much does a house cost in Lookout Mountain?
The median owner-occupied home in Lookout Mountain is valued at $855,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $201,000, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $1,428 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?
25 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 Tennessee town has had 16.
- 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)