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Central, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Carter County County
Central, TN
At a Glance
How Central Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Central's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Central a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Central residents earn a median household income of $42,292 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,164. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 880 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Central is $126,700 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,652. Median rent is $889/month, with 22.7% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Central reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 442/100K.
Education
14.2% of adults in Central hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Central has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.