The Town FilesMowbray Mountain, Tennessee
Community in Hamilton County · population 1,705 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $390,400
- Household income
- $93,293
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 53.0
Mowbray Mountain is a community of 1,705 people in Hamilton County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $390,400, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 93% of Tennessee towns, better for families than 83% of Tennessee towns, easier by car than 74% of Tennessee towns.
How Mowbray 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 Mowbray Mountain is worth $390,400, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $93,293, which is more affordable than 32% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $927 a month. 88.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mowbray Mountain | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $390,400 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $927 | $863 |
| Median household income | $93,293 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 88.5% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mowbray Mountain
| People | Mowbray Mountain | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.0 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.7% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 18.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.0% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 28.7 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.2% | 88.2% |
Weather in Mowbray Mountain
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 28.4°F. About 63.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.3 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 82 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mowbray Mountain since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on November 29, 2016 about 7.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 29, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 20, 2006.
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 Mowbray Mountain itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Towns near Mowbray Mountain
- Soddy-Daisy, TN3.0 mi · 13,070 people · home $256,600
- Flat Top Mountain, TN4.1 mi · 561 people · home $593,100
- Falling Water, TN5.9 mi · 1,873 people · home $420,600
- Middle Valley, TN6.0 mi · 11,695 people · home $319,400
- Lakesite, TN6.8 mi · 1,856 people · home $332,200
- Fairmount, TN8.6 mi · 2,193 people · home $464,500
- Walden, TN9.2 mi · 1,981 people · home $679,900
- Lone Oak, TN9.7 mi · 1,198 people · home $257,500
Mowbray Mountain questions
Is Mowbray Mountain, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mowbray Mountain scores better for retirees than 67% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 41%. 21.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.0).
How much does a house cost in Mowbray Mountain?
The median owner-occupied home in Mowbray Mountain is valued at $390,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $93,293, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $927 a month.
What is the weather like in Mowbray Mountain?
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 28.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 63.1 inches of precipitation a year and 4.3 inches of snow.
Does Mowbray Mountain get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mowbray Mountain since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on November 29, 2016. 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)