Dodson Branch, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Jackson County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,163 Population 105/sq mi density
$69,423 Median Income $28,069 per capita
$124,000 Home Value $202,437 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$69,423 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,000 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Dodson Branch, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,423
8% below
$28,069 per capita
Home Value
$124,000
56% below
Zillow: $202,437
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
81% below
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
186% above
28.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
22.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Dodson Branch Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
92%
Home Value
44%
Poverty
231%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
286%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dodson Branch a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dodson Branch residents earn a median household income of $69,423 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,069. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 222 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dodson Branch is $124,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,437. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.

Education

6.4% of adults in Dodson Branch hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dodson Branch has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,163
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density105/mi²
Male / Female36% / 65%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$69,423
Per Capita$28,069
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty28.7%
County GDP$291M
Avg Weekly Wage$889

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,000
Rent
Ownership95.4%
Zillow$202,437
Housing Units340
Rent Burden28.5%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,795/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain56.5 in/yr
Elevation983 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute38 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Dodson Branch was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.