How long is the commute from Lookout Mountain, TN?
Workers who live in Lookout Mountain, TN take an average of 19.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
23.0% work from home.
1.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.1 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 23.0%
- Households without a car
- 1.6%
How people in Lookout Mountain get to work
| Means of transportation | Lookout Mountain | Hamilton County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.4% (±5.9 points) | 74.2% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.1% (±3.1 points) | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.3 points) | 0.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±5.3 points) | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.0% (±4.6 points) | 14.3% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Lookout Mountain, the average commute is lower than in Hamilton County (22.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lookout Mountain, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hamilton County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Hamilton County, Lookout Mountain ranks 15 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 367 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lookout Mountain
| Vehicles available | Lookout Mountain | Hamilton County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% (±1.8 points) | 5.8% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.1% (±4.6 points) | 32.0% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.7% (±6.6 points) | 39.2% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.5% (±6.2 points) | 23.0% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Lookout Mountain, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Hamilton County (5.8%).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lookout Mountain
| Lookout Mountain | Hamilton County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.0% (±4.6 points) | 14.3% (±0.8 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% (±1.8 points) | 95.7% (±0.4 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 99.1% (±0.9 points) | 91.5% (±0.6 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Lookout Mountain, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Hamilton County (91.5%).
It is also higher than in Tennessee (89.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lookout Mountain
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lookout Mountain | — | 19.1 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Lookout Mountain | 2.0 mi | 21.8 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Rossville | 3.7 mi | 52.7 minutes (±31.1) | Higher |
| Chattanooga Valley | 4.9 mi | 27.5 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Fairview | 5.5 mi | 26.1 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Lakeview | 5.7 mi | 20.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Ridgeside | 6.5 mi | 17.8 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| West Brow | 6.7 mi | 37.5 minutes (±14.9) | Higher |
| East Ridge | 7.0 mi | 21.0 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rossville, GA (52.7 minutes), Chattanooga Valley, GA (27.5 minutes), Fairview, GA (26.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hamilton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (tie) | Apison | 26.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 9 (tie) | Falling Water | 26.3 minutes (±5.8) |
| 11 | Walden | 25.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 12 | Middle Valley | 24.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 13 | Collegedale | 21.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 14 | East Ridge | 21.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 15 | Lookout Mountain | 19.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 16 | Red Bank | 18.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 17 | Chattanooga | 18.5 minutes (±0.5) |
| 18 | Ridgeside | 17.8 minutes (±4.9) |
Showing 10 of 18 places in Hamilton County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lookout Mountain
How long is the average commute in Lookout Mountain?
Workers who live in Lookout Mountain, TN take an average of 19.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lookout Mountain without a car?
1.6% of households in Lookout Mountain have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lookout Mountain?
23.0% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Lookout Mountain worked from home, and 99.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lookout Mountain town, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lookout Mountain town, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lookout Mountain town, Tennessee
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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