East Ridge, TN

U.S. News Ratings
Population 21,304
Crime Rate Average
Cost of Living Low
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Low
Median Income Low

Climate

East Ridge has four distinct, yet moderate, seasons.

Geography

East Ridge is located on the Tennessee/Georgia state line.

Cultural Attractions

Hunter Museum of Art overlooks the Tennessee River and paints a natural picture. Inside is found one of the largest collections of American art.

Recreation

Camp Jordan is a 257-acre city-operated recreation facility, complete with an amphitheater and fishing pond.

Fun Fact

From atop Lookout Mountain in Rock City Gardens, visitors enjoy a view of seven different states.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
21,304
Population under 55:
65.5%
Population over 55:
34.5%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Average
Closest large city:
Atlanta

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Poor
Temperature:
88°F July High, 25°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$34,996
Median home price:
$82,200
Average property tax:
$995

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
7.7%
Low
Cost of living:
Low

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
4
Middle schools:
3
High schools:
1

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
6
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
11

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
0/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
12/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
24/0

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
46

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Other data and information copyright 2012 Onboard Informatics or as otherwise sourced. Information is represented by Onboard Informatics as reliable but not guaranteed.

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