Church Hill, TN

Tennessee · Metropolitan Area

Church Hill is a small city in Tennessee with a population of 7,057. Residents earn $69,433 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
7,057 Population 748/sq mi density
$69,433 Median Income $33,906 per capita
$192,600 Home Value $257,004 Zillow
$1,041 Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
295 Violent Crime/100K 1,681 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$69,433 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,600 home value, $1,041/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
295 violent crimes/100K (22% below avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,433
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $192,600
32% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 295/100K
22% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.6%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,041
10% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.7%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
108% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.1%
67% lower than US avg

How Church Hill Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population7,057
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density748/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,433
Per Capita$33,906
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$2,436M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$192,600
Rent$1,041
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$257,004

Crime

F
Violent295/100K
Property1,681/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault280/100K
Burglary147/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression31.6%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation1,258 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+94.7%
School Score5.08

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute28 min
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Is Church Hill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Church Hill receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Church Hill offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Church Hill is $69,433, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Church Hill is $192,600, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,041 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Church Hill is below the national average at 295 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,681 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Church Hill enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches, including 5.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Church Hill has a population of 7,057 with a density of 748 people per square mile. The median age is 46.4 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.6%), with 1.8% Hispanic.

Population

7,057
Total Population
748
People / sq mi
46.4yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
9.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.6%
Female 53.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Church Hill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.8%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.2%
99% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Church Hill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Church Hill is $69,433, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Church Hill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,433
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,906
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065
IRS Avg AGI$56,305

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.1%
67% below US avg
Establishments (County)876
County GDP$2,436M

Business (County)

Restaurants74
Healthcare57
Retail114
Manufacturing41

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,466
1% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.80%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.9 min
Work from Home8.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Church Hill is $192,600, 32% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,041 (10% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $257,004.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$192,600
32% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$257,004
Median List Price$304,999

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$304,999
$/Sq Ft$203
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio93.9%
Price Drops40.9%
Inventory22

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,041
10% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,466
1% below US avg
Effective Rate1.80%
In Church Hill, 37.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 31.6% report depression. 24.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Church Hill vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.7%
17% above US avg
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure33.8%
Asthma10.9%
COPD7.2%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.8%
Physical Inactivity24.0%
Depression31.6%
Mental Distress20.7%
Physical Distress13.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.2%
Checkup Rate74.5%
Premature Death13,677/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.9/10
Exercise Access46.3%
Healthcare Facilities57
Church Hill has a violent crime rate of 295 per 100,000 residents, 22% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,681 per 100,000 (14% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Church Hill vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent294.9/100K
22% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery14.7/100K
Assault280.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,680.9/100K
14% below US avg
Burglary147.5/100K
Theft1,445.0/100K
Vehicle Theft88.5/100K
Arson14.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Church Hill has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.0 inches
19% above US avg
Snowfall5.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,258 ft (383 m)
Area9.4 sq mi (24.4 km²)
Population Density748/sq mi
Coordinates36.5196°N, 82.7141°W
County FIPS47073
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 68.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 84%
D 15.2%

Winner: Republican by 68.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.6%
45% below US avg
High School+94.7%
School Test Score5.08
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density748/sq mi
Total Area9.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities57
Restaurants74
Retail Stores114

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.9 min
Work from Home8.9%

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