Cookeville, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Putnam County County
Cookeville, TN
At a Glance
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)
Is Cookeville a Good Place to Live?
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 4.3% (19% above 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 $321,869. 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 293 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,686/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 60.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.