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Atwood, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Carroll County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,230 Population 711/sq mi density
$36,583 Median Income $17,764 per capita
$86,900 Home Value $157,973 Zillow
$796 Median Rent 33.6% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
118 Violent Crime/100K 3,656 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$36,583 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,900 home value, $796/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
118 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Atwood, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,583
51% below
$17,764 per capita
Home Value
$86,900
69% below
Zillow: $157,973
Median Rent
$796/mo
32% below
33.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
118/100K
69% below
3,656/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
67% below
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
36% above
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Atwood Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Atwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
49%
Home Value
31%
Rent
68%
Poverty
118%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
200%
Crime
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Atwood a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Atwood residents earn a median household income of $36,583 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,764. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Atwood is $86,900 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,973. Median rent is $796/month, with 33.6% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Atwood reports 118 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,656/100K.

Education

11.0% of adults in Atwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Atwood has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,230
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density711/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$36,583
Per Capita$17,764
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$949M
Avg Weekly Wage$916

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,900
Rent$796
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$157,973
Housing Units511
Rent Burden33.6%

Crime

F
Violent118/100K
Property3,656/100K

Health

Obesity43.6%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death14,102/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation456 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute29 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Atwood was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.