Dandridge, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Jefferson County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,426 Population 561/sq mi density
$56,367 Median Income $32,840 per capita
$260,800 Home Value $385,497 Zillow
$780 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
216 Violent Crime/100K 1,187 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$56,367 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$260,800 home value, $780/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
216 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Dandridge, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,367
25% below
$32,840 per capita
Home Value
$260,800
7% below
Zillow: $385,497
Median Rent
$780/mo
33% below
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
216/100K
43% below
1,187/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
63% below
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
131% above
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Dandridge Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dandridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
93%
Rent
67%
Poverty
78%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
231%
Crime
57%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dandridge 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

Dandridge residents earn a median household income of $56,367 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,840. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,038 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dandridge is $260,800 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $385,497. Median rent is $780/month, with 30.5% 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 1980.

Safety & Crime

Dandridge reports 216 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,187/100K.

Education

12.6% of adults in Dandridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dandridge has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population3,426
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density561/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans11.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,367
Per Capita$32,840
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$2,446M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071

Housing

A
Home Value$260,800
Rent$780
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$385,497
Housing Units1,432
Rent Burden30.5%

Crime

F
Violent216/100K
Property1,187/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,482/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,208 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute28 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Dandridge was founded in 1783.
The median home in Dandridge was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.