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Hohenwald

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Hohenwald

Total population

3,884

Median home value

$125,600

8.9%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$51,440

Hohenwald$51k
National$74k

Founded

1878

Elevation298 m
Land area13.85 km²
Weather97°F · Sunny
Coordinates35.55°, -87.55°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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  • Heat Advisory · Moderate
    Heat 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

Founded
1878
Elevation
298 m
Area
13.85 km²
Official website
hohenwald.com

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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History & geography

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

Median age
43.8
Median home value
$125,600
Housing units
1,836
Poverty rate
20.4%
Unemployment
8%

Race & ethnicity

White
89.9%
Black
0.4%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
0.7%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
35.5515
Longitude
-87.5539
Water area
—
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon
97°F
Sunny
Tonight
71°F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
96°F
Sunny
Saturday Night
71°F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
96°F
Sunny
Sunday Night
71°F
Partly Cloudy

Forecast for Hohenwald, TN from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
36.2%
Diabetes
12%
Adult obesity
39.5%
Binge drinking
16%
Adult smoking
21.5%
No leisure activity
28.1%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
37,003
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Northern Cardinal
    Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    1,180
  • Tufted Titmouse
    Baeolophus bicolor (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    1,098
  • Carolina Wren
    Thryothorus ludovicianus (Latham, 1790) · Aves
    1,066
  • Carolina Chickadee
    Poecile carolinensis (Audubon, 1834) · Aves
    884
  • American Crow
    Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
    883
  • Red-bellied Woodpecker
    Melanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    882
  • White-breasted Nuthatch
    Sitta carolinensis Latham, 1790 · Aves
    850
  • Mourning Dove
    Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    824

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
Other
0

Largest nearby schools

  • Lewis County Elementary
    Elementary · Hohenwald · 521 students · 14.1:1 ratio
  • Lewis Co High School
    High · Hohenwald · 446 students · 12.7:1 ratio
  • Lewis County Middle School
    Middle · Hohenwald · 379 students · 14:1 ratio
  • Lewis County Intermediate School
    Elementary · 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

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
3
Largest magnitude
2.79
Largest event
2018-07-06

Most recent

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

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.34
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,586

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
1,371
Avg daily Wikipedia views
46
Attention level
Quiet

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Hohenwald

Search results from Open Library.

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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