The Town FilesTennessee Ridge, Tennessee
Town in Houston County · population 1,332 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $171,800
- Household income
- $74,271
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 41.1
Tennessee Ridge is a town of 1,332 people in Houston County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $171,800, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better for a vacation home than 98% of Tennessee towns, better transit than 83% of Tennessee towns, better for first-time buyers than 80% of Tennessee towns.
How Tennessee Ridge 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 Tennessee Ridge is worth $171,800, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $74,271, which is more affordable than 91% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $935 a month. 86.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Tennessee Ridge | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $171,800 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $935 | $863 |
| Median household income | $74,271 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 86.8% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.4% | — |
Who lives in Tennessee Ridge
| People | Tennessee Ridge | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.8% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.0% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.2% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 14.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.1% | — |
| Work from home | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 35.1 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.4% | 88.2% |
Weather in Tennessee Ridge
July highs average 88.9°F and January lows 26.2°F. About 54.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.9 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 42 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 84 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tennessee Ridge since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 27, 2000 about 0.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 10, 2009.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 10, 2009.
Severe weather in Houston County since 1996
Houston County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| June 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4878: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 17, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4712: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado |
Jobs and pay in Houston County
Houston County had 1,443 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,652 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Tennessee Ridge itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Tennessee Ridge
1 public school with 205 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Ridge Elementary | PK-5 | 205 | 14.6 |
Towns near Tennessee Ridge
- Erin, TN3.7 mi · 1,224 people · home $202,900
- Dover, TN12.1 mi · 1,826 people · home $203,500
- Waverly, TN15.5 mi · 4,297 people · home $171,900
- McEwen, TN16.2 mi · 1,643 people · home $205,300
- New Johnsonville, TN23.7 mi · 1,804 people · home $158,400
- Charlotte, TN25.6 mi · 1,656 people · home $252,900
- Camden, TN25.6 mi · 3,674 people · home $155,200
- Dickson, TN28.4 mi · 16,058 people · home $292,600
Tennessee Ridge questions
Is Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Tennessee Ridge scores better for retirees than 50% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 62%. 17.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.1).
How much does a house cost in Tennessee Ridge?
The median owner-occupied home in Tennessee Ridge is valued at $171,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,271, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $935 a month.
What is the weather like in Tennessee Ridge?
July highs average 88.9°F and January lows 26.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.8 inches of precipitation a year and 3.9 inches of snow.
Does Tennessee Ridge get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tennessee Ridge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 27, 2000. 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)