Tennessee
Algood is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 4,002. Residents earn $40,514 per year, which is 46% below the national average.
Based on current data, Algood receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Algood has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Algood is $40,514, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. The poverty rate of 25.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Algood is $179,400, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $822 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Algood is below the national average at 280 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,103 per 100,000, 58% above the national average.
28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Algood enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.3 inches, including 16.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,514 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,409 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $968 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,519 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.1% |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,565 |
| County GDP | $5,269M |
| Restaurants | 225 |
| Healthcare | 254 |
| Retail | 352 |
| Manufacturing | 109 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,811 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.12% |
| Commute Time | 21.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |
| Census Median | $179,400 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $271,294 |
| Median List Price | $329,900 |
| Median List Price | $329,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $204 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% |
| Price Drops | 18.2% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $822 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 50.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,811 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.12% |
| Obesity | 39.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% |
| Depression | 30.0% |
| Mental Distress | 21.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 10,996/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 254 |
| Total Violent | 279.6/100K |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 28.0/100K |
| Robbery | 28.0/100K |
| Assault | 223.7/100K |
| Total Property | 3,103.2/100K |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 475.3/100K |
| Theft | 2,572.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 55.9/100K |
| Arson | 28.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 64.3 inches |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 978/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2000°N, 85.4468°W |
| County FIPS | 47141 |
Winner: Republican by 47.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.6% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 978/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 254 |
| Restaurants | 225 |
| Retail Stores | 352 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 21.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |