At a Glance
Median Income
$48,464
$20,664 per capita
Home Value
$123,600
Zillow: $190,874
Median Rent
$580/mo
42.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
108/100K
1,459/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
72.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
29.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Crossville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crossville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crossville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Crossville residents earn a median household income of $48,464 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,664. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,482 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Crossville is $123,600 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,874. Median rent is $580/month, with 42.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Crossville reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,459/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.2% of adults in Crossville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
72.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crossville has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,296
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density275/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,464
Per Capita$20,664
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty29.0%
County GDP$3,061M
Avg Weekly Wage$969
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,600
Rent$580
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$190,874
Housing Units676
Rent Burden42.1%
Crime
F
Violent108/100K
Property1,459/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault108/100K
Burglary378/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death11,969/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,114 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+72.1%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 13%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Crossville was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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