The Town FilesHohenwald, Tennessee
City in Lewis County · population 3,668 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $125,600
- Household income
- $51,440
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 43.8
Hohenwald is a city of 3,668 people in Lewis County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $125,600, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks easier by car than 71% of Tennessee towns.
How Hohenwald 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 Hohenwald is worth $125,600, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $51,440, which is more affordable than 90% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $968 a month. 81.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hohenwald | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $125,600 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $968 | $863 |
| Median household income | $51,440 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 81.7% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.3% | — |
Who lives in Hohenwald
| People | Hohenwald | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.8 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.2% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 18.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.9% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.4% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 2.1% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 28.1 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.2% | 88.2% |
Weather in Hohenwald
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 28.0°F. About 57.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.8 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 76 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hohenwald since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on March 31, 2023 about 8.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 20 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 20, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 8, 2024.
Severe weather in Lewis County since 1996
Lewis County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| 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 Lewis County
Lewis County had 3,303 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,960 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Hohenwald itself the ACS puts it at 8%.
Public schools in Hohenwald
5 public schools with 2,356 students, about 16.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer State Virtual Academy High School | 9-12 | 613 | 27.9 |
| Lewis County Elementary | PK-2 | 527 | 16.0 |
| Lewis Co High School | 9-12 | 471 | 12.7 |
| Lewis County Intermediate School | 3-5 | 385 | 16.7 |
| Lewis County Middle School | 6-8 | 360 | 13.3 |
Towns near Hohenwald
- Centerville, TN20.1 mi · 3,532 people · home $213,400
- Mount Pleasant, TN20.6 mi · 4,784 people · home $244,400
- Lawrenceburg, TN24.3 mi · 11,633 people · home $184,600
- Clifton, TN27.4 mi · 2,651 people · home $122,100
- Columbia, TN29.1 mi · 41,690 people · home $308,700
Hohenwald questions
Is Hohenwald, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hohenwald scores better for retirees than 14% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 69%. 21.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.8).
How much does a house cost in Hohenwald?
The median owner-occupied home in Hohenwald is valued at $125,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,440, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $968 a month.
What is the weather like in Hohenwald?
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 28.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.1 inches of precipitation a year and 1.8 inches of snow.
Does Hohenwald get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hohenwald since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on March 31, 2023. 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)