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Hohenwald
Tennesseecity
Hohenwald
Total population
3,884
Median home value
$125,600
Bachelor's+
Median income
$51,440
Founded
1878
Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.
- Heat Advisory · ModerateHeat Advisory issued September 17 at 9:51PM CDT until September 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Source: NOAA National Weather Service.
City facts
Facts from Wikidata (CC0).
Overview
Hohenwald is a city in and the county seat of Lewis County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2020 census, Hohenwald had a population of 3,668. The name "Hohenwald" derives from German meaning “High Forest".
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Hohenwald, Tennessee has a humid subtropical climate characterized by hot, muggy summers and cool, wet winters. The weather is partly cloudy year-round, and the area receives significant annual precipitation. Key Climate Details Temperature: Temperatures typically range from 31°F to 88°F throughout the year, with rare extremes below 16°F or above 95°F. Seasons Summer, from late May to late September, is hot and humid with average daily highs exceeding 80°F. July is the hottest month. Winter, from late November to late February, is cool and wet, with average daily highs below 55°F. January is the coldest month. Precipitation Hohenwald receives approximately 50-59 inches of precipitation annually, primarily as rain. December or March are typically the wettest months, while August or September are the driest. Snowfall is minimal, averaging about 2 inches per year. Humidity The area has a noticeable seasonal change in humidity, with the muggiest period occurring from May through September. Wind Average wind speeds remain fairly constant year-round, with February being the windiest month and July the calmest.
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Demographics & economy
Race & ethnicity
Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.
Geography
Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.
Climate
Current forecast
Forecast for Hohenwald, TN from NOAA NWS API.
Air quality
Industrial & pollution facilities
Natural hazard risk
Health (adults)
Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).
Walkability
Amenities nearby
Wildlife & biodiversity
Most-observed species
- Northern CardinalCardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves1,180
- Tufted TitmouseBaeolophus bicolor (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves1,098
- Carolina WrenThryothorus ludovicianus (Latham, 1790) · Aves1,066
- Carolina ChickadeePoecile carolinensis (Audubon, 1834) · Aves884
- American CrowCorvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves883
- Red-bellied WoodpeckerMelanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves882
- White-breasted NuthatchSitta carolinensis Latham, 1790 · Aves850
- Mourning DoveZenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves824
Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).
Schools
Largest nearby schools
- Lewis County ElementaryElementary · Hohenwald · 521 students · 14.1:1 ratio
- Lewis Co High SchoolHigh · Hohenwald · 446 students · 12.7:1 ratio
- Lewis County Middle SchoolMiddle · Hohenwald · 379 students · 14:1 ratio
- Lewis County Intermediate SchoolElementary · Hohenwald · 352 students · 15.3:1 ratio
Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).
Earthquake history
Most recent
- M 2.79 — 2018-07-060 km WSW of Muscle Shoals, Alabama
- M 2.7 — 2006-03-1117 km E of Olivet, Tennessee
- M 2.7 — 2003-12-1112 km ESE of Olivet, Tennessee
Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).
Photos
Sights & places nearby
Notable people from here

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.
Nearby places in Tennessee
Geography & sun
Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.
Nearby airports
Public attention
Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.
Books about Hohenwald
Search results from Open Library.
Recent natural events nearby
Ground air-quality sensors
Recently spotted species
Nearest stream gauge
Events
Gallery
Sources
- • Wikipedia
- • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
- • NOAA National Weather Service
- • Wikidata
- • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
- • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
- • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
- • CDC PLACES
- • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
- • Wikipedia Pageviews API
- • Open Library