At a Glance
Median Income
$50,672
$28,198 per capita
Home Value
$230,300
Zillow: $300,452
Median Rent
$827/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
361/100K
4,286/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
23.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°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 $50,672 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,198. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 595 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Crossville is $230,300 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,452. Median rent is $827/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Crossville reports 361 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,286/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.4% of adults in Crossville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crossville has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population12,265
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density600/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,672
Per Capita$28,198
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$1,085M
Avg Weekly Wage$867
Housing
A
Home Value$230,300
Rent$827
Ownership54.0%
Zillow$300,452
Housing Units5,696
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent361/100K
Property4,286/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault223/100K
Burglary756/100K
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking23.8%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,272/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain57.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,851 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Crossville was founded in 1856.
The median home in Crossville was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.