At a Glance
Median Income
$37,917
$23,628 per capita
Home Value
$155,100
Zillow: $273,742
Median Rent
$716/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
21.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
25.1% smoking rate
How Dowelltown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dowelltown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dowelltown 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
Dowelltown residents earn a median household income of $37,917 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,628. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 418 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dowelltown is $155,100 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,742. Median rent is $716/month, with 37.5% 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 1976.
Education
8.0% of adults in Dowelltown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dowelltown has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population382
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density509/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
D
Median Income$37,917
Per Capita$23,628
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty21.5%
County GDP$843M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023
Housing
A
Home Value$155,100
Rent$716
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$273,742
Housing Units164
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking25.1%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death12,786/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain56.8 in/yr
Elevation588 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute44 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Dowelltown was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.