At a Glance
Median Income
$47,167
$14,567 per capita
Home Value
$97,800
Zillow: $196,284
Median Rent
$880/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
20.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.7%
19.3% smoking rate
How Courtland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Courtland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Courtland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Courtland residents earn a median household income of $47,167 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,567. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 653 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Courtland is $97,800 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,284. Median rent is $880/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
15.5% of adults in Courtland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Courtland has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,184
Median Age22.1 yrs
Density1,076/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,167
Per Capita$14,567
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty20.5%
County GDP$1,416M
Avg Weekly Wage$850
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,800
Rent$880
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$196,284
Housing Units249
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity45.7%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death14,531/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain55.3 in/yr
Elevation254 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Courtland was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.