Central, TN

Tennessee · Metropolitan · City

3.5 Good / 5.0
1,944 Population
$42,292 Median Income
$126,700 Home Value
$889 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
52.5 yrs Median Age
14.2% Bachelor's Degree+
3.5
Overall
3.4
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.1
Education

People

Population1,944
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density552/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 98.1%

Economy

3.4/5
Median Income$42,292
Per Capita Income$25,164
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty Rate10.7%
County GDP$1,556M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$126,700
Median Rent$889
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,118

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes13.7%
Depression34.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Jan / Jul36° / 75°
Rain48 in/yr
Snow6 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 40 (Good)

Education

2.1/5
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+89.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.08
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute19 min
Work From Home1.3%
BroadbandN/A

How Central Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$42,292
Home Value$126,700
Median Rent$889
Poverty Rate10.7%
Bachelor's Degree+14.2%
Unemployment3.2%
Avg Temperature55.9°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,944
Population Density552 per sq mi
Median Age52.5 years
Male41.2%
Female58.8%
Male 41.2%
Female 58.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 98.1% Hispanic 0.5% Other 1.4%
White98.1%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.5%
Asian0.0%
Other Races1.4%

Language

English Only98.0%
Spanish Speakers2.0%
English 98% Spanish 2%

Social Characteristics

Disability27.7%
Health Insurance93.6%

Income

44% below avg
Median Household Income$42,292
Per Capita Income$25,164
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$915
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$55,024

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Poverty Rate10.7%
Total Establishments (County)880
County GDP$1,556M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation82
Healthcare Facilities84
Retail Stores141
Manufacturing26
Total Establishments880

Industry Mix

Restaurants 82 Healthcare 84 Retail 141 Manufacturing 26

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$55,024
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,250

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time19.1 min
Work From Home1.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

55% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$126,700

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Price Per Sq Ft$177
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops33.3%
Active Inventory3

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied78.0%

Rental Costs

24% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$889

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$882
1 Bedroom$924
2 Bedroom$1,118
3 Bedroom$1,445
4 Bedroom$1,644

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,250
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.57%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes13.7%
Heart Disease7.5%
High Blood Pressure39.9%
Asthma11.9%
COPD10.8%
Stroke3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.1%
Physical Inactivity31.5%
Depression34.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)23.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)17.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage93.6%
Regular Checkup75.3%
Premature Death Rate12,616 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index5.2 / 10
Exercise Access79.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)84
Restaurants (County)82

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)11

Temperature

36°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average55.9°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation48.0 in
Annual Snowfall6.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median40.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,571 ft (479 m)
Land Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density552 per sq mi
Latitude36.3338°
Longitude-82.2969°
County FIPS47019

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 81.2%
D 17.9%

Republican +63.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.2%
High School+89.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.08

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — Counties in metro areas under 250K
Population Density552 per sq mi
Land Area3.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)11

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