Cottontown, TN

Tennessee · Metropolitan Area

Cottontown is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 339. Residents earn $85,208 per year, which is 13% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
339 Population 97/sq mi density
$85,208 Median Income $49,130 per capita
$578,900 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$85,208 median income, 11.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$578,900 home value
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $85,208
13% higher than US avg
Home Value $578,900
105% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.0%
7% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.8%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 11.1%
208% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population339
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density97/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans16.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$85,208
Per Capita$49,130
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,893M
Commute26 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$578,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression32.0%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain54.4 in/yr
Elevation593 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.0%
High School+89.3%
School Score5.08

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.5%
Libraries7

Is Cottontown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cottontown receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Cottontown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cottontown is $85,208, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 11.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cottontown is $578,900, making it a premium housing market at 105% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 89.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Cottontown enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Cottontown has a population of 339 with a density of 97 people per square mile. The median age is 40.7 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.2%).

Population

339
Total Population
97
People / sq mi
40.7yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
3.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 66.1%
Female 33.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Cottontown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.7%
16% above US avg
Spanish9.3%
31% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cottontown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cottontown is $85,208, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Cottontown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,208
13% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,130
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
IRS Avg AGI$95,334

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.1%
208% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,597
County GDP$11,893M

Business (County)

Restaurants324
Healthcare445
Retail511
Manufacturing165

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,235
21% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.73%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.7 min
Drive Alone69.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Cottontown is $578,900, 105% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$578,900
105% above US avg

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-Occupied69.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,235
21% above US avg
Effective Rate0.73%
In Cottontown, 39.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 32.0% report depression. 23.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cottontown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.8%
24% above US avg
Diabetes10.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure32.8%
Asthma11.1%
COPD6.9%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.1%
Physical Inactivity23.1%
Depression32.0%
Mental Distress20.7%
Physical Distress13.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.2%
Checkup Rate75.4%
Premature Death9,307/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access60.9%
Healthcare Facilities445

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)22

Safety Score

Cottontown has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 54.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall54.4 inches
43% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation593 ft (181 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates36.4489°N, 86.5336°W
County FIPS47165
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 36.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 41.8-point margin. 91.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.3%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 41.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.0%
7% above US avg
High School+89.3%
School Test Score5.08
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density97/sq mi
Total Area3.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.5%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities445
Restaurants324
Retail Stores511

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)22

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.7 min
Drive Alone69.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.3%

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