Cottage Grove, TN

Tennessee

Cottage Grove is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 59. Residents earn $38,750 per year, which is 48% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
59 Population 347/sq mi density
$38,750 Median Income $25,785 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $258,977 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$137,500 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $38,750
48% lower than US avg
Home Value $137,500
51% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.1%
49% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.1%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment 6.5%
81% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.1%
10% lower than US avg

How Cottage Grove Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population59
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density347/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 78%
Veterans44.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$38,750
Per Capita$25,785
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$1,723M
Commute41 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$258,977
Housing Units26

Health

Obesity39.1%
Uninsured15.0%
Smoking25.8%
Depression35.8%
Heart Disease7.2%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain55.0 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation540 ft (165 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.08

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute41 min
Broadband25.0%
Libraries1

Is Cottage Grove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cottage Grove receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Cottage Grove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cottage Grove is $38,750, 48% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 11.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cottage Grove is $137,500, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Cottage Grove enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 299 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches, including 5.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Cottage Grove has a population of 59 with a density of 347 people per square mile. The median age is 48.3 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (78%), with 8.5% Hispanic.

Population

59
Total Population
347
People / sq mi
48.3yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Cottage Grove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.0%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.0%
85% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cottage Grove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cottage Grove is $38,750, which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes.

Income: Cottage Grove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$38,750
48% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,785
Avg Weekly Wage$918
IRS Avg AGI$62,820

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.5%
81% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.1%
10% below US avg
Establishments (County)834
County GDP$1,723M

Business (County)

Restaurants61
Healthcare81
Retail133
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,804
20% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.04%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time40.6 min
Drive Alone47.1%
Public Transit5.9%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Cottage Grove is $137,500, 51% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $258,977.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$137,500
51% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$258,977

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units26
Median Year Built1945

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,804
20% below US avg
Effective Rate2.04%
In Cottage Grove, 39.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 15.0% of residents lack health insurance. 25.8% are current smokers. 35.8% report depression. 33.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cottage Grove vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.1%
22% above US avg
Diabetes13.5%
Heart Disease7.2%
High Blood Pressure37.7%
Asthma13.1%
COPD12.0%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke4.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking25.8%
84% above US avg
Binge Drinking15.3%
Physical Inactivity33.1%
Depression35.8%
Mental Distress25.0%
Physical Distress19.2%
Short Sleep41.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.7%
Uninsured15.0%
74% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.3%
Dental Visits51.1%
Premature Death12,808/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.6/10
Exercise Access60.2%
Healthcare Facilities81
Cottage Grove has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 55.0 inches. The area enjoys 299 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall55.0 inches
45% above US avg
Snowfall5.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation540 ft (165 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density347/sq mi
Coordinates36.3782°N, 88.4790°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS47079
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 55.3-point margin. 25.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.1%
D 21.8%

Winner: Republican by 55.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.1%
49% below US avg
High School+90.2%
Graduate Degree+7.7%
School Test Score5.08
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density347/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access25.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities81
Restaurants61
Retail Stores133

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute40.6 min
Drive Alone47.1%
Public Transit5.9%
Work from Home0.0%

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