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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 90.7% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.3% |
| 31% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $85,208 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,130 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,140 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $95,334 |
| Unemployment | 11.1% |
| 208% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,597 |
| County GDP | $11,893M |
| Restaurants | 324 |
| Healthcare | 445 |
| Retail | 511 |
| Manufacturing | 165 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,235 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.73% |
| Commute Time | 25.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 69.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 19.3% |
| Census Median | $578,900 |
| 105% above US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,235 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.73% |
| Obesity | 39.8% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% |
| Depression | 32.0% |
| Mental Distress | 20.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,307/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 445 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 22 |
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 54.4 inches |
| 43% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 593 ft (181 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 97/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4489°N, 86.5336°W |
| County FIPS | 47165 |
Winner: Republican by 41.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.0% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 97/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 91.5% |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 445 |
| Restaurants | 324 |
| Retail Stores | 511 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 22 |
| Avg Commute | 25.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 69.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 19.3% |