Crossville, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · White County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,265 Population 600/sq mi density
$50,672 Median Income $28,198 per capita
$230,300 Home Value $308,253 Zillow
$827 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
646 Violent Crime/100K 2,624 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$50,672 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$230,300 home value, $827/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
646 violent crimes/100K (70% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Crossville, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,672
33% below
$28,198 per capita
Home Value
$230,300
18% below
Zillow: $308,253
Median Rent
$827/mo
29% below
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
646/100K
70% above
2,624/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
45% below
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
147% above
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
23.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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)

Income
67%
Home Value
82%
Rent
71%
Poverty
109%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
247%
Crime
170%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crossville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 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 8.9% (147% 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 $308,253. 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 646 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,624/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population12,265
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density600/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,672
Per Capita$28,198
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$1,085M
Avg Weekly Wage$867

Housing

A
Home Value$230,300
Rent$827
Ownership54.0%
Zillow$308,253
Housing Units5,696
Rent Burden26.4%

Crime

F
Violent646/100K
Property2,624/100K

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking23.8%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,272/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain57.5 in/yr
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.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.