Tennessee · Metropolitan Area
Bulls Gap is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 910. Residents earn $50,066 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bulls Gap receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Bulls Gap offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bulls Gap is $50,066, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. The poverty rate of 19.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Bulls Gap is $148,200, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Bulls Gap enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches, including 8.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 92.7% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.3% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,066 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,301 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $980 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,316 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.4% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,568 |
| County GDP | $4,643M |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Healthcare | 172 |
| Retail | 256 |
| Manufacturing | 86 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,177 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.14% |
| Commute Time | 27.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |
| Census Median | $148,200 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $233,044 |
| Median List Price | $299,900 |
| Median List Price | $299,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $145 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $750 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 32.5% |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,177 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.14% |
| Obesity | 43.5% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.5% |
| Heart Disease | 8.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.0% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 12.8% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.6% |
| Depression | 34.6% |
| Mental Distress | 25.0% |
| Physical Distress | 19.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.0% |
| Premature Death | 13,647/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 172 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.1 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 8.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,146 ft (349 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 746/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2616°N, 83.0788°W |
| County FIPS | 47063 |
Winner: Republican by 58.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.1% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 746/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 69.3% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 172 |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Retail Stores | 256 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 27.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |