Byrdstown, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Pickett County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,344 Population 902/sq mi density
$32,250 Median Income $20,740 per capita
$158,000 Home Value $259,133 Zillow
$404 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$32,250 median income, 2.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$158,000 home value, $404/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Byrdstown, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,250
57% below
$20,740 per capita
Home Value
$158,000
44% below
Zillow: $259,133
Median Rent
$404/mo
65% below
27.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
38% below
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
36% above
27.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Byrdstown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
43%
Home Value
56%
Rent
35%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Byrdstown a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Byrdstown residents earn a median household income of $32,250 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,740. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 121 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Byrdstown is $158,000 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,133. Median rent is $404/month, with 27.3% 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 1977.

Education

20.8% of adults in Byrdstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Byrdstown has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,344
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density902/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$32,250
Per Capita$20,740
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$211M
Avg Weekly Wage$776

Housing

B+
Home Value$158,000
Rent$404
Ownership53.0%
Zillow$259,133
Housing Units561
Rent Burden27.3%

Health

Obesity43.7%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking27.5%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death9,469/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain54.6 in/yr
Elevation985 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute17 min
Broadband75.3%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Byrdstown was founded in 1879.
The median home in Byrdstown was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.