Bradford, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Weakley County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,240 Population 701/sq mi density
$40,536 Median Income $20,453 per capita
$101,600 Home Value $171,463 Zillow
$684 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
110 Violent Crime/100K 773 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$40,536 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,600 home value, $684/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
110 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Bradford, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,536
46% below
$20,453 per capita
Home Value
$101,600
64% below
Zillow: $171,463
Median Rent
$684/mo
41% below
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
110/100K
71% below
773/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
63% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
21.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Bradford Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
36%
Rent
59%
Poverty
120%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
29%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bradford 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

Bradford residents earn a median household income of $40,536 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,453. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 674 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bradford is $101,600 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,463. Median rent is $684/month, with 25.8% 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 1967.

Safety & Crime

Bradford reports 110 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 773/100K.

Education

12.5% of adults in Bradford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bradford has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,240
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density701/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$40,536
Per Capita$20,453
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$1,407M
Avg Weekly Wage$863

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,600
Rent$684
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$171,463
Housing Units526
Rent Burden25.8%

Crime

F
Violent110/100K
Property773/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,927/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain56.2 in/yr
Elevation355 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute27 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Bradford was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Everett-Stewart Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.