Hohenwald, Tennessee

History

The town was founded in 1878 and later merged with a town named "New Switzerland" to the south. New Switzerland was founded in 1894 by Swiss immigrants in conjunction with the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway. The railway's extension to Hohenwald served as a catalyst for the towns early economic growth. This rail link enabled the export of timber and agricultural products, key to the local economy, transforming Hohenwald into an important commercial center in Lewis County. This significantly influenced Hohenwald's demographic expansion and urban development, illustrating the profound impact of rail infrastructure on the growth of small American towns during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Geography

Hohenwald is located at (35.5479, -87.5520).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.3 km2, all land.

Climate

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.

|Jan record high F = 79 |Feb record high F = 80 |Mar record high F = 89 |Apr record high F = 98 |May record high F = 97 |Jun record high F = 104 |Jul record high F = 108 |Aug record high F = 106 |Sep record high F = 107 |Oct record high F = 95 |Nov record high F = 87 |Dec record high F = 76

|Jan avg record high F = 67.2 |Feb avg record high F = 70.5 |Mar avg record high F = 78.6 |Apr avg record high F = 83.6 |May avg record high F = 86.7 |Jun avg record high F = 91.2 |Jul avg record high F = 92.9 |Aug avg record high F = 94.4 |Sep avg record high F = 91.4 |Oct avg record high F = 85.3 |Nov avg record high F = 77.1 |Dec avg record high F = 68.1 |year avg record high F = 95.1

|Jan avg record low F = 8.7 |Feb avg record low F = 13.7 |Mar avg record low F = 21.8 |Apr avg record low F = 31.3 |May avg record low F = 40.8 |Jun avg record low F = 53.5 |Jul avg record low F = 58.8 |Aug avg record low F = 57.7 |Sep avg record low F = 46.0 |Oct avg record low F = 32.9 |Nov avg record low F = 22.6 |Dec avg record low F = 15.5 |year avg record low F = 7.0

|Jan record low F = -12 |Feb record low F = -23 |Mar record low F = 1 |Apr record low F = 18 |May record low F = 27 |Jun record low F = 35 |Jul record low F = 42 |Aug record low F = 43 |Sep record low F = 28 |Oct record low F = 16 |Nov record low F = 2 |Dec record low F = -12

|access-date = May 10, 2023 |access-date = May 10, 2023

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,668 people, 1,555 households, and 840 families residing in the city.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,754 people, 1,534 households, and 989 families residing in the city. The population density was 861.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,708 housing units at an average density of 391.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.59% White, 2.08% Black, 0.11% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.32% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.12% of the population.

There were 1,534 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,676, and the median income for a family was $37,609. Males had a median income of $25,863 versus $23,056 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,665. About 11.1% of families and 17.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.0% of those under age 18 and 17.3% of those age 65 or over.

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