At a Glance
Median Income
$40,514
$24,409 per capita
Home Value
$179,400
Zillow: $271,294
Median Rent
$822/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
286/100K
3,781/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
80.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
25.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
298 sunny days/yr
How Algood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Algood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Algood a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Algood residents earn a median household income of $40,514 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,409. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,565 business establishments, including 225 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Algood is $179,400 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,294. Median rent is $822/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Algood reports 286 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,781/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.6% of adults in Algood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
80.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Algood has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,002
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density978/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,514
Per Capita$24,409
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty25.1%
County GDP$5,269M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
A
Home Value$179,400
Rent$822
Ownership50.6%
Zillow$271,294
Housing Units1,803
Rent Burden33.1%
Crime
F
Violent286/100K
Property3,781/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault220/100K
Burglary154/100K
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,996/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days298/yr
Rain64.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,112 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+80.1%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute21 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Algood was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 225 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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