At a Glance
Median Income
$34,646
$21,313 per capita
Home Value
$118,600
Zillow: $256,583
Median Rent
$848/mo
34.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
796/100K
3,646/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Decherd Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Decherd's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Decherd a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Decherd residents earn a median household income of $34,646 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,313. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,017 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Decherd is $118,600 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,583. Median rent is $848/month, with 34.1% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Decherd reports 796 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 110% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,646/100K. The murder rate is 41.9/100K.
Education
9.1% of adults in Decherd hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Decherd has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,816
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density584/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$34,646
Per Capita$21,313
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$1,833M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,600
Rent$848
Ownership37.0%
Zillow$256,583
Housing Units1,394
Rent Burden34.1%
Crime
F
Violent796/100K
Property3,646/100K
Murder41.9/100K
Assault671/100K
Burglary335/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,893/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain57.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation951 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute19 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Decherd was founded in 1868.
The median home in Decherd was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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