Tennessee · Metropolitan Area
Blaine is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 2,797. Residents earn $66,010 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Blaine receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Blaine has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Blaine is $66,010, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Blaine is $248,600, 12% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $958 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Blaine is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 54 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,401 per 100,000, 29% below the national average.
18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Blaine experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches, including 7.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,010 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,550 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $937 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,170 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 298 |
| County GDP | $472M |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,007 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.21% |
| Commute Time | 30.1 min |
| Work from Home | 11.3% |
| Census Median | $248,600 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $321,181 |
| Median List Price | $359,900 |
| Median List Price | $359,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $168 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 88.2% |
| Price Drops | 28.6% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $958 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,007 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.21% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.5% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% |
| Depression | 30.8% |
| Mental Distress | 21.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 16,951/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 9.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Total Violent | 53.9/100K |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 53.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,400.9/100K |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 484.9/100K |
| Theft | 862.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 53.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 54.7 inches |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 7.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,057 ft (322 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 294/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1447°N, 83.6955°W |
| County FIPS | 47173 |
Winner: Republican by 71.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.1% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 294/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Retail Stores | 41 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 30.1 min |
| Work from Home | 11.3% |