Electricity rates in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN ranks 4 of 27 Tennessee cities for households without a vehicle (8.6%). Chattanooga, Tennessee has 182,832 residents in 77,916 households; 72.9% heat with electricity.
Chattanooga on the map
Hamilton County, with Chattanooga marked
Outage risk around Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 215 wind and 5 tornado, 120.3 per 100,000 residents of 182,832. Top gust near Chattanooga, TN: 78 knots, 90 mph. Damage near Chattanooga, TN: $1.5M.
Reports within 15 miles of Chattanooga, TN
wind and tornado reports, Chattanooga, TN
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- 5'21
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- 38'23
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- 33'25
| Chattanooga, TN | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN, 2015 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Chattanooga, TN, 2016 | 13 | 1 | 14 |
| Chattanooga, TN, 2017 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Chattanooga, TN, 2018 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Chattanooga, TN, 2019 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Chattanooga, TN, 2020 | 13 | 3 | 16 |
| Chattanooga, TN, 2021 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Chattanooga, TN, 2022 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Chattanooga, TN, 2023 | 37 | 1 | 38 |
| Chattanooga, TN, 2024 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Chattanooga, TN, 2025 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
Facts about Chattanooga
- Residents of Chattanooga, TN, ACS 2023
- 182,8324 of 27 Tennessee cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Chattanooga, TN
- $61,02819 of 27 of those cities
- Households in Chattanooga, TN
- 77,9162.35 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Chattanooga, TN
- 53.1%41,403 owners and 36,513 renter households
- Housing units in Chattanooga, TN
- 87,1389,222 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Chattanooga, TN
- 72.9%56,831 of 77,916 homes
- Land area of Chattanooga, TN
- 142.4 sq mi1,284.4 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Chattanooga, TN
- 2.8% to 2.9%at 1,154 kWh a month over the $61,028 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Chattanooga, TN
- 220NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 120.3 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Chattanooga, TN
- 197548,961 of 87,138 homes (56.2%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Chattanooga, TN
- $259,200$1,155 gross rent a month, 5.35% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Chattanooga
Compare Chattanooga with nearby cities
| City near Chattanooga, TN | Distance from Chattanooga | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN (this page) | 0 mi | 182,832 | $61,028 | 1975 | $259,200 | 220 | 11.9% |
| Cleveland, TN | 22.7 mi east | 48,185 (-134,647) | $55,904 (-$5,124) | 1982 (+7 yr) | $241,800 (-$17,400) | 122 (-98) | 7.9% (-4.1 pts) |
| Cookeville, TN | 76.1 mi north | 35,544 (-147,288) | $48,501 (-$12,527) | 1990 (+15 yr) | $263,800 (+$4,600) | 137 (-83) | 7.6% (-4.3 pts) |
| Oak Ridge, TN | 82.3 mi northeast | 32,088 (-150,744) | $71,000 (+$9,972) | 1963 (-12 yr) | $233,500 (-$25,700) | 155 (-65) | 13.9% (+2.0 pts) |
| Murfreesboro, TN | 85.6 mi northwest | 157,547 (-25,285) | $76,241 (+$15,213) | 2001 (+26 yr) | $365,100 (+$105,900) | 166 (-54) | 14.6% (+2.7 pts) |
| Maryville, TN | 85.6 mi northeast | 32,196 (-150,636) | $79,340 (+$18,312) | 1986 (+11 yr) | $310,600 (+$51,400) | 159 (-61) | 9.2% (-2.7 pts) |
Who supplies Chattanooga
Hamilton County lists 3 utilities for Chattanooga, TN (182,832 residents): homes pay 12.19 to 12.97 cents per kWh, about $141 to $150 a month at 1,154 kWh, 2.8% to 2.9% of the $61,028 Chattanooga median income. Hamilton County page.
Who lives in Chattanooga: income, cars, homes
In Chattanooga, TN, 6,690 households own no vehicle and 40,809 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Chattanooga, TN homes: 44,823 have 3+ bedrooms, 14,867 none or one, median 5.2 rooms. 31,149 residents of Chattanooga, TN live below the poverty line, and the median age is 36.6. In Chattanooga, TN, 21,451 of 77,916 households earn under $35,000, 24,336 $35,000-$75,000, 20,369 $75,000-$150,000 and 11,760 $150,000 or more. In Chattanooga, TN, 16,448 of 34,768 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 33,195 households moved in since 2018 and 12,682 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. Of 88,820 workers in Chattanooga, TN, 10,592 work from home, 66,193 drive alone, 993 ride transit and 1,736 walk.
Household income in Chattanooga, TN
| Chattanooga, TN | Value | Rank in Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN, households under $35,000 | 27.5% | 9 of 27 |
| Chattanooga, TN, households $150,000 or more | 15.1% | 15 of 27 |
| Chattanooga, TN, residents below poverty | 17.6% | 8 of 27 |
| Chattanooga, TN, median age | 36.6 | 13 of 27 |
| Chattanooga, TN, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 51.4% | 24 of 27 |
| Chattanooga, TN, households without a vehicle | 8.6% | 4 of 27 |
| Chattanooga, TN, households with 2+ vehicles | 52.4% | 24 of 27 |
| Chattanooga, TN, workers at home | 11.9% | 14 of 27 |
| Chattanooga, TN, cost-burdened renters | 47.3% | 16 of 27 |
| Chattanooga, TN, moved in since 2018 | 42.6% | 12 of 27 |
| Chattanooga, TN, moved in before 2000 | 16.3% | 11 of 27 |
Cost of living with electricity in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN: 77,916 households at $1,540 a year per home for electricity (Hamilton County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $120.0 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,926 a year per household.
| Group in Chattanooga, TN | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Chattanooga, TN median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN, all households | 77,916 | $1,540 | $120.0 million | 2.52% |
| Chattanooga, TN, homeowners | 41,403 | $1,750 | $72.5 million | 2.87% |
| Chattanooga, TN, renters | 36,513 | $1,157 | $42.2 million | 1.90% |
Housing and heating in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN: 48,961 of 87,138 homes were built before 1980 and 22,141 in 2000 or later. Chattanooga, TN has 50,752 detached houses, 22,406 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 1,278 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Chattanooga, TN
% of homes by decade built, Chattanooga, TN
- 13pre-40
- 640s
- 1250s
- 1360s
- 1370s
- 980s
- 990s
- 1200s
- 1210s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Chattanooga, TN
| Chattanooga, TN | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN, median year built | 1975 | 1980 | -5 years | 23 of 27 |
| Chattanooga, TN, built before 1980 | 56.2% | 49.9% | +6.3 points | 5 of 27 |
| Chattanooga, TN, built 2000 or later | 25.4% | 26.7% | -1.3 points | 20 of 27 |
| Chattanooga, TN, detached houses | 58.2% | 68.2% | -10.0 points | 20 of 27 |
| Chattanooga, TN, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 25.7% | 17.1% | +8.6 points | 7 of 27 |
| Chattanooga, TN, mobile homes | 1.5% | 3.2% | -1.7 points | 15 of 27 |
| Chattanooga, TN, renter households | 46.9% | 35.7% | +11.2 points | 8 of 27 |
| Chattanooga, TN, median home value | $259,200 | $282,100 | -$22,900 | 18 of 27 |
| Chattanooga, TN, median gross rent a month | $1,155 | $1,163 | -$8 | 16 of 27 |
| Chattanooga, TN, people per household | 2.25 | 2.39 | -0.14 | 22 of 27 |
Analyst note on Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN counts 182,832 residents in 77,916 households, on 142.4 square miles. Household income in Chattanooga, TN is $61,028; 41,403 of its 77,916 households own. 56,831 of the 77,916 occupied homes in Chattanooga, TN heat with electricity.
Chattanooga, TN has 87,138 housing units, 9,222 of them vacant or seasonal. A filing named like the city, City of Chattanooga, is listed, so a local or municipal utility may serve at least part of Chattanooga, TN. Chattanooga, TN ranks 5 of 27 Tennessee cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1975).
Chattanooga, TN ranks 7 of 27 Tennessee cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (26%). Chattanooga, TN ranks 8 of 27 Tennessee cities for the share of renter households (47%).
ZIP codes in Chattanooga
| ZIP area touching Chattanooga, TN | Share of the ZIP's land inside Chattanooga | Share of Chattanooga's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 37421 (Chattanooga, TN) | 77.3% | 17.2% |
| 37343 (Chattanooga, TN) | 44.2% | 13.1% |
| 37419 (Chattanooga, TN) | 35.4% | 12.2% |
| 37416 (Chattanooga, TN) | 80.9% | 11.7% |
| 37406 (Chattanooga, TN) | 100.0% | 8.5% |
| 37405 (Chattanooga, TN) | 20.0% | 7.7% |
| 37415 (Chattanooga, TN) | 58.2% | 7.2% |
| 37411 (Chattanooga, TN) | 96.0% | 5.0% |
| 37404 (Chattanooga, TN) | 99.6% | 3.6% |
| 37409 (Chattanooga, TN) | 96.5% | 3.0% |
| 37407 (Chattanooga, TN) | 100.0% | 2.4% |
| 37410 (Chattanooga, TN) | 100.0% | 2.1% |
| 37408 (Chattanooga, TN) | 100.0% | 1.5% |
| 37403 (Chattanooga, TN) | 100.0% | 1.2% |
| 37402 (Chattanooga, TN) | 100.0% | 0.9% |
| 37351 (Chattanooga, TN) | 100.0% | 0.3% |
| 37450 (Chattanooga, TN) | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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Questions on Chattanooga
Chattanooga: what is the electricity rate?
Chattanooga, TN has no price of its own; its 182,832 residents are served by one of 3 utilities, and a 1,154 kWh month costs $141 to $150.
Chattanooga: how does it rank among Tennessee cities?
Chattanooga, TN: rank 4 of 27 by its 182,832 residents, rank 19 of 27 by $61,028 median income.
Chattanooga: how many homes heat with electricity?
Chattanooga, TN: 56,831 of 77,916 occupied homes, 72.9%; Hamilton County 67.3%.
Chattanooga: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,154 kWh a month, 2.8% to 2.9% of the $61,028 median income in Chattanooga, TN.
Chattanooga: damaging storms reported nearby?
220 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Chattanooga, TN, 2015 to 2025, 120.3 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Chattanooga?
Chattanooga, TN: median home built 1975; 48,961 of 87,138 homes (56.2%) predate 1980, 50,752 are detached and 22,406 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Chattanooga, TN households have no car?
6,690 households; 40,809 have two or more.
How big are the homes in Chattanooga, TN?
44,823 of 87,138 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 5.2 rooms.
How many residents of Chattanooga, TN live below the poverty line?
31,149 residents.