City profile
Red Bank, TN
Hamilton County · Population 12,010
Red Bank is a town in Hamilton County, TN with about 12,010 residents and a typical home value near $269,000. It is 5 miles from Chattanooga, TN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
40°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
204
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$269,400
Typical monthly housing
$1,641
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
86
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.79%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.56%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 93/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Strong wind, Earthquake
Nearest major airport
88 mi to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 43% Democratic / 56% Republican
Community
Population
12,010
Black population
6.1%
County
Hamilton County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TN is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 12,010 residents
- Typical home value about $269,000
- 5 miles from Chattanooga, TN
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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