Bean Station, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Hamblen County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,990 Population 505/sq mi density
$50,114 Median Income $30,921 per capita
$156,400 Home Value $271,160 Zillow
$720 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
32 Violent Crime/100K 579 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$50,114 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$156,400 home value, $720/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
32 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Bean Station, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,114
33% below
$30,921 per capita
Home Value
$156,400
45% below
Zillow: $271,160
Median Rent
$720/mo
38% below
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
32/100K
92% below
579/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
56% below
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Bean Station Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
55%
Rent
62%
Poverty
98%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
17%
Crime
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bean Station a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bean Station residents earn a median household income of $50,114 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,921. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,568 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bean Station is $156,400 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,160. Median rent is $720/month, with 28.6% 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 1986.

Safety & Crime

Bean Station reports 32 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 579/100K.

Education

14.8% of adults in Bean Station hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bean Station has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,990
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density505/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,114
Per Capita$30,921
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$4,643M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,400
Rent$720
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$271,160
Housing Units1,342
Rent Burden28.6%

Crime

F
Violent32/100K
Property579/100K

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,647/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation1,129 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute26 min
Broadband77.6%
Internet Speed291 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Bean Station was founded in 1996.
The median home in Bean Station was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 291 Mbps.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.