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Red Bank.
About
Life in Red Bank
Red Bank is a community of 11,960 people in Tennessee. The median household income is $63,983, median rent runs about $1,283 per month, and median home values are around $269,400. Unemployment is low at 3.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Red Bank at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Foreign-Born
4.8%
Broadband Internet
92.3%
of households
Population Growth
+4.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Red Bank: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Red Bank, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (39.9%), and 4.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
13.7%
of residents
65 and Older
15.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
19.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
39.1%
of households
Married Couples
29.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.96
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 8% above TN average
Rent, home values, and income in Red Bank
In Red Bank, rent runs 8% above the TN average, and home values are 6% below the TN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
91.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,830
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1966
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $303,549 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TN
Unemployment in Red Bank and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Hamilton County, which includes Red Bank, is close to the TN average.
Unemployment rate
Red Bank: Hamilton County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hamilton County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Red Bank is about 3% of Hamilton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Red Bank Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area
Commute18.9 min avg
How Red Bank residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Red Bank, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 86% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA)
Small hub632k passengers boarded in 2025
- 105 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Major hub12.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 35% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Red Bank runs 35% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
214.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,123
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Red Bank Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 23 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hamilton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hamilton County, which includes Red Bank, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 23 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.5M |
| 2024 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 10 | Flash Flood | $2,000 |
| 2020 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.5M |
| 2019 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.0M |
| 2018 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.6M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hamilton County, county-wide
Red Bank is about 3% of Hamilton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hamilton County, which includes Red Bank, is typically good — 237 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
237
per year
Moderate Days
126
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Hamilton County, county-wide
Red Bank is about 3% of Hamilton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Red Bank has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 34°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/52°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
53°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
60.3"
Annual Snowfall
3.6"
Hot Days/Year
58
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
56
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 32°F | 5.02" |
| Feb | 56°F | 36°F | 5.03" |
| Mar | 64°F | 42°F | 5.34" |
| Apr | 74°F | 50°F | 4.87" |
| May | 81°F | 59°F | 3.94" |
| Jun | 88°F | 67°F | 4.18" |
| Jul | 91°F | 71°F | 5.08" |
| Aug | 90°F | 70°F | 3.67" |
| Sep | 84°F | 64°F | 4.23" |
| Oct | 74°F | 51°F | 3.59" |
| Nov | 62°F | 40°F | 4.80" |
| Dec | 53°F | 35°F | 5.25" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Red Bank
Uninsured
7.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Red Bank's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Erlanger Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.4 mi away · Chattanooga
Erlanger Behavioral Hospital, Llc
Psychiatric · 4.4 mi away · Chattanooga
Memorial Healthcare System, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.4 mi away · Chattanooga
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Red Bank
Red Bank's student/teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 44.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
44.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Red Bank (within 15 miles)
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
4.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 10,074 students · in-state tuition $10,762 · 56% graduate · median earnings $56,442 (10 yrs after entry)
Chattanooga State Community College
3.4 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 5,284 students · in-state tuition $4,916 · 30% graduate · median earnings $43,805 (10 yrs after entry)
Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga
8.4 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 4,462 students · 56% graduate · median earnings $34,579 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,773 students · in-state tuition $28,900 · 62% graduate · median earnings $58,780 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Red Bank
Red Bank has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
12 mi awayRussell Cave National Monument
National Monument
31 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
51 mi awayObed Wild & Scenic River
Wild & Scenic River
79 mi awayStones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
83 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
89 mi awayChattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
96 mi awayCities Near Red Bank
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Red Bank FAQ
Is Red Bank, Tennessee affordable?⌄
Red Bank's median rent is $1,283/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $63,983/year. Median home value is $269,400.
Is Red Bank, Tennessee safe?⌄
Red Bank's violent crime rate was 215 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1123 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Red Bank, Tennessee?⌄
Hamilton County, which includes Red Bank, has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Red Bank, Tennessee?⌄
The cost of living in Red Bank is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,283/month and median household income is $63,983/year. The median home value is $269,400. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Red Bank, Tennessee?⌄
The average commute in Red Bank is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from