Lea Bridge, Spanning Candies Creek at Old Georgetown Road
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Census counts: 1,815 in 2000, 2,087 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper and 4 maps from 1935 on.
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HopewellTN
Public schools that outperform most of Tennessee. The town has 2,634 residents and lies in Tennessee.
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Bradford Rymer Barn (Additional Documentation) · Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 3.0
Population
2,634
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$306K
Census ACS
Household income
$88K
median
Median age
39.2
years
Jobs based here
155
A commuter town
TownGrade
B−
#44 of 175 in TN
What should you know before moving to Hopewell?
Some subjects shine; others lag. Schools are its strong suit: its schools rank ahead of 80% of Tennessee towns. Where it falls short is walkability. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 93% of U.S. towns. At about $306K, a typical home costs 4.6 years of the Cleveland metro’s $66K median household income. All told, that adds up to a B− overall, better than 53% of U.S. towns. That places it 44th of 175 in Tennessee. Hopewell has 7 places on the National Register.
Figures: schools, state test and graduation results · home values, Zillow · incomes, Census ACS, 2020–24 · National Register of Historic Places.
What makes Hopewell stand out
Where Hopewell beats most towns.
A growing town
Hopewell has grown 11% from 2010 to 2020
1,874 counted in 2010 and 2,087 in 2020.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts
How Hopewell grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Tennessee), ordered by how far Hopewell is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 5 of 20; 1.5% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →SchoolsNear the top of the towns comparedA−Open →Hazard riskInland flooding tops the listC+Open →Cost of livingAbout average among the towns comparedBOpen →Jobs & income$88K median household incomeBOpen →HealthAffiliate of Vitruvian Health 5 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
Moving to Hopewell: who provides what
Hopewell is unincorporated, so Bradley County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerVolunteer Electric Coop13.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCleveland UtilitiesNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesBradley CountyBradley County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Tennessee you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBradley County Election CommissionBradley County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code3731237312 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hopewell.
Hopewell looks healthier within Tennessee than nationally and sends most of its workers to Cleveland and beyond.
SchoolsA−
Hopewell’s grade for schools is an A−
Its one school is below. Public schools: the Bradley County school district. Enrollment at Hopewell’s public school: 457 students.
80%of TN districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 457 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TN on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
About two in five of Hopewell’s working residents commute to Cleveland
Hopewell has 155 jobs for its 687 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out.
The top destinations are Cleveland (42%), Chattanooga (21%) and Nashville (4%). Most working residents leave Hopewell for work: only 1% work in town. 19% of residents live below the poverty line locally, against 14% in Tennessee’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. The town had 155 jobs in 2023, up 41 from 2013.
1%work in town
| Hopewell | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 19% | 14% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.7% | 12% | 8% |
| Median household income | $88,000 | $60,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Hopewell1%
Cleveland42%
Chattanooga21%
Nashville4%
Knoxville3%
16 mi
median commute distance
155
jobs based in Hopewell
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 7% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
The climate in Hopewell brings mild winters and hot summers
The July high in Hopewell is 89°F.
1″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter32–52°
Spring47–71°
Summer66–88°
Fall49–72°
Oct 30
typical first frost
Apr 6
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
More children than Tennessee overall
Four-year graduates: nearly a quarter of adults 25 and older here, 31% across Tennessee. Children under 18 are 27% of residents (22% statewide). 17% of residents are 65 or older in Hopewell, below both Tennessee’s towns (18%) and U.S. towns (18%).
39.2median age · TN 38.9
| Hopewell | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 17% | 18% | 18% |
| Median age | 39.2 years | 40 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 24% | 23% | 29% |
HopewellTennesseeUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma14%
High school20%
Some college32%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s15%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.2 points. Across Tennessee, 50.9% of residents are women.
| Hopewell | TN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.6% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.2% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.8% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15.9% | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.9% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.4% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.6% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.6% | 6.7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 13.5% | 10% | 10.4% |
| High school | 20.4% | 31.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 31.9% | 19.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10% | 7.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 14.9% | 19.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.4% | 11.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,600, single groups can be off by several points
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C+
Moderate risk in Hopewell, with inland flooding at the top
Expected losses in Hopewell break down as 48% from inland flooding and 19% from tornadoes. FEMA expects more storm and flood damage in the town than in 58% of U.S. communities. One claim on flood insurance has been paid out locally since 2020.
58risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesEarthquakes
1
paid flood claims since 2020
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthB−
On CDC estimates, Hopewell is less healthy than 52% of U.S. towns
Within Tennessee it is healthier than 75% of the 176 graded towns: much of Tennessee scores lower on these measures.
27% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Hopewell. The town does better than the Tennessee average on 8 of 31 CDC measures and worse on 1.
49%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Hopewell | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 41% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 29% | 23% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 28% | 25% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 20% | 17% |
31 measures vs. Tennessee
8 better22 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Hopewell | TN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.4% | 9.1% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.4% | 16.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.8% | 8.2% |
Affiliate of Vitruvian Health
5 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
75th
percentile among TN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade B
Homes in Hopewell sell for about $324K
In Hopewell, the midpoint rent is $1,296 a month. Hopewell: just over four in five households are owner-occupiers.
$324Kmedian sale price
| Hopewell | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 82% | 65% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,296 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
4
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hopewell
16pages on Hopewell
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Hopewell
Cleveland State Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Cleveland3.3 mi$4,762 in-state tuitionLee UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Cleveland5.6 mi$23,790 tuitionPentecostal Theological SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Cleveland5.9 mi
About 1 of every 100 Hopewell residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Tennessee.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Hopewell for work
Where Hopewell’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
155jobs based in Hopewell
1%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Hopewell
CDP in Tennessee, United States
Hopewell is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Bradley County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 2,087 at the 2020 Census. It is included in the Cleveland, Tennessee Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 7.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 722 ft
Hopewell’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Hopewell.
ClevelandHopewell
How the neighbors grade
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Questions about Hopewell
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hopewell, TN a good place to live?
Hopewell grades B− overall, better than 53% of U.S. towns and #44 of 175 in Tennessee. It grades B− for health and A− for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Hopewell, TN expensive?
The typical home is worth about $306,000, 8% below the Tennessee typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.