Tennessee
Clifton is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 2,632. Residents earn $44,286 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Clifton receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Clifton has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Clifton is $44,286, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. The poverty rate of 24.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Clifton is $126,900, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $713 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Clifton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 38 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 413 per 100,000, 79% below the national average.
4.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Clifton enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 96.0% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.0% |
| 70% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,286 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $12,569 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $895 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,066 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.1% |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 296 |
| County GDP | $546M |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 41 |
| Retail | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,133 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.68% |
| Commute Time | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $126,900 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $152,901 |
| Census Median Rent | $713 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,133 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.68% |
| Obesity | 43.4% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.7% |
| Heart Disease | 8.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.7% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 10.3% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.7% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 20.3% |
| Physical Distress | 16.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 10,259/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 49.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Total Violent | 37.6/100K |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 37.6/100K |
| Total Property | 413.4/100K |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 300.6/100K |
| Theft | 112.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 61.8 inches |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 477 ft (145 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 473/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3773°N, 87.9912°W |
| County FIPS | 47181 |
Winner: Republican by 76.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 4.4% |
| 87% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 78.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 473/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Retail Stores | 47 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |