Darden, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Decatur County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
612 Population 73/sq mi density
60°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Darden, TN

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
15.9%
342% above
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Darden Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
71%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
442%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Darden a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

12.3% of adults in Darden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Darden has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population612
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans12.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$39,910
Unemployment15.9%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$457M
Avg Weekly Wage$896

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$238,536
Housing Units215
Rent Burden26.7%

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death14,620/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain57.1 in/yr
Elevation422 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute30 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Darden was built in 1981.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.