At a Glance
Median Income
$48,501
$27,875 per capita
Home Value
$263,800
Zillow: $313,119
Median Rent
$885/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
352/100K
3,046/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.4%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
298 sunny days/yr
How Cookeville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cookeville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cookeville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cookeville residents earn a median household income of $48,501 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,875. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,565 business establishments, including 225 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cookeville is $263,800 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,119. Median rent is $885/month, with 31.5% 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 1989.
Safety & Crime
Cookeville reports 352 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,046/100K. The murder rate is 2.9/100K.
Education
35.4% of adults in Cookeville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cookeville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population35,544
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density994/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,501
Per Capita$27,875
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$5,269M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
B+
Home Value$263,800
Rent$885
Ownership41.2%
Zillow$313,119
Housing Units15,555
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent352/100K
Property3,046/100K
Murder2.9/100K
Assault247/100K
Burglary407/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,996/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days298/yr
Rain60.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,079 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.4%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Cookeville was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 225 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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