Tennessee
Crossville is a small city in Tennessee with a population of 12,265. Residents earn $50,672 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Crossville receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Crossville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Crossville is $50,672, 33% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Crossville is $230,300, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $827 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
With 847 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 8,555 per 100,000, 336% above the national average.
18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Crossville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 93.8% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.2% |
| 54% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,672 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,198 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $867 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,398 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 595 |
| County GDP | $1,085M |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Healthcare | 55 |
| Retail | 75 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,586 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.12% |
| Commute Time | 19.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| Census Median | $230,300 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $300,452 |
| Median List Price | $334,200 |
| Median List Price | $334,200 |
| $/Sq Ft | $183 |
| Homes Sold | 16 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.9% |
| Price Drops | 17.0% |
| Inventory | 112 |
| Census Median Rent | $827 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,586 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.12% |
| Obesity | 41.7% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.0% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.1% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 10.4% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.1% |
| Depression | 33.1% |
| Mental Distress | 23.3% |
| Physical Distress | 17.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 13,272/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 33.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 55 |
| Total Violent | 846.6/100K |
| 123% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 26.5/100K |
| Robbery | 70.6/100K |
| Assault | 749.6/100K |
| Total Property | 8,554.6/100K |
| 336% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,270.0/100K |
| Theft | 6,720.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 564.4/100K |
| Arson | 17.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 57.5 inches |
| 51% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,851 ft (564 m) |
| Area | 20.5 sq mi (53.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 600/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9534°N, 85.0302°W |
| County FIPS | 47185 |
Winner: Republican by 66.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.4% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 600/sq mi |
| Total Area | 20.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 10 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 13 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 55 |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Retail Stores | 75 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 19.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |