Chattanooga City Hall in Oklahoma, 2019
Chattanooga’s story
123 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
- 1903Chattanooga is settled
ChattanoogaOK
A town of 410, settled in 1903.
Photo: Jphill19 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
410
2025 Census estimate · +1% since 2020
Typical home
$152K
+8.7% in a year
Household income
$53K
median
Median age
31.3
years
Jobs based here
94
A commuter town
Is Chattanooga a good place to live?
Only 2 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a higher July high than Chattanooga. Chattanooga has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
410 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Chattanooga: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Chattanooga, and how to reach them.
PowerCotton Electric Coop12.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterChattanooga PWS1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers93% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Chattanooga’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Oklahoma you can register online until 25 days before Election Day, in person until 25 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 25 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSecretary, Comanche County Election BoardComanche County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2018
ZIP code7352873528 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Chattanooga.
Work & commute
More than half of Chattanooga’s working residents commute to Lawton
Most working residents leave Chattanooga for work: only 3% work in town. Jobs based in Chattanooga fell to 94 in 2023, 22 fewer than in 2013. At 26 minutes, Chattanooga’s average trip to work is against 22 minutes in Oklahoma’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns.
3%work in town
| Chattanooga | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.6% | 22% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $53,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Chattanooga3%
Lawton54%
Oklahoma City9%
Cache6%
Norman2%
19 mi
median commute distance
94
jobs based in Chattanooga
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Chattanooga’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Chattanooga school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 144 | C |
| Chattanooga HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 63 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
High risk in Chattanooga, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities.
77risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
Homes in Chattanooga are worth about $152K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Chattanooga home is worth about $152,000, up 8.7% in a year, 31% below the Oklahoma typical home. At $819 a month, Chattanooga’s median rent is near the Oklahoma town median ($873 a month) and below the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month).
$152KZillow home value
| Chattanooga | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $819 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 71% | 62% | 73% |
Typical home value
Chattanooga$152K
Oklahoma$221K
+8.7%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Who lives here
More children than Oklahoma overall
Children under 18 are 34% of residents (24% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 27% of residents (37% statewide). Chattanooga’s median age is 31.3 years. 30% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 28% across Oklahoma.
31.3median age · OK 37
| Chattanooga | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.3 years | 36.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 14% | 16% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 30% | 20% | 29% |
ChattanoogaOklahomaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
22%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma10%
High school31%
Some college20%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s20%
Graduate10%
Women and men · all residents
44% women, 56% men
About 128 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±4 points). Across Oklahoma, 50.2% of residents are women.
| Chattanooga | OK | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 21.7% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.6% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.9% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 18.7% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.8% | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 6.7% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9.6% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.1% | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.9% | 6.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 10.3% | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 31.3% | 30.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.8% | 22.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.1% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.2% | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.5% | 9.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
In Chattanooga, expect mild winters and hot summers
Chattanooga has mild winters and hot summers. The January low in Chattanooga is 29°F.
97°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter31–55°
Spring50–75°
Summer70–95°
Fall51–76°
Nov 2
typical first frost
Apr 7
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
97°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
Crime reported in Chattanooga
12 crimes were reported in Chattanooga in 2025: 11 property and 1 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Chattanooga is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
11
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Chattanooga is
Chattanooga beats the Oklahoma average on 13 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 10% of adults have diabetes in Chattanooga. Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 9 have a lower share of adults 18 to 64 who have no health insurance than Chattanooga.
| Chattanooga | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 14% | 12% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 23% | 19% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 26% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
13 better19 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Chattanooga | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.3% | 16.4% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7% | 10.3% |
Southwestern Medical Center
14.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Chattanooga
18pages on Chattanooga
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Chattanooga; the nearest are
Cameron UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Lawton17.8 mi$7,095 in-state tuitionVernon CollegeCommunity college · Public · Vernon, TX42.1 mi$3,720 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Chattanooga residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Chattanooga for work
Where Chattanooga’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
94jobs based in Chattanooga
3%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Chattanooga
Town in Oklahoma, US
Chattanooga is a town in Comanche and Tillman counties in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It is located on Oklahoma State Highway 36 about 23.7 driving miles southwest of Lawton. The population was 400 at the 2020 census. The Comanche County portion of Chattanooga is included in the Lawton, Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,152 ft
- ZIP code
- 73528
- Area code
- 580
Questions about Chattanooga
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Chattanooga, OK a good place to live?
Chattanooga has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.