Hypertension is a major public health problem and important area of research due to its high prevalence and being major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and other complications. This study aims to assess the prevalence of hypertension and, investigate the associated risk factors of hypertension among study subjects in Ifakala community in Mbaitolu Local Government Area of Imo State. A descriptive cross sectional study design was used and it was carried out from March to august 2019. The study involves 403 respondents aged from 18 to 90 years. A check list was used to collect data. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square and binary logistic regression tests at P<0.05. The result indicated that the prevalence of hypertension was 42.7% (male: 57.6%, female: 42.4%). The proportion of reported prevalence of hypertension based on age was 10.7% for below 30 years, while 5.5% were for age 60 years and above. The body mass index of the respondents was 5.2%, 52.0%, 29.5% and 13.3% for underweight, normal, overweight and obese, respectively. There is statistical significant relationship between hypertension and alcohol (p<0.05), as well as between hypertension and tobacco consumption (p<0.05). This study revealed moderate prevalence of hypertension. There is need to create more awareness and implement intervention for prevention and early detection of hypertension, especially between 50- 59years and overweight or obese.