Tennessee
Dresden is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 2,974. Residents earn $50,998 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Dresden receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Dresden offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Dresden is $50,998, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Dresden is $104,200, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $731 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Dresden is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 103 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,890 per 100,000, near the national average.
15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Dresden enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,998 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,181 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $863 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,111 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 674 |
| County GDP | $1,407M |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Healthcare | 68 |
| Retail | 105 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,121 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.04% |
| Commute Time | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Census Median | $104,200 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $174,487 |
| Census Median Rent | $731 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,121 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.04% |
| Obesity | 41.4% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.9% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 10.0% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.4% |
| Depression | 31.7% |
| Mental Distress | 23.1% |
| Physical Distress | 16.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 11,927/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 25.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 68 |
| Total Violent | 103.1/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 34.4/100K |
| Assault | 68.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,890.0/100K |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 515.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,271.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 103.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.6 inches |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 501/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2799°N, 88.6991°W |
| County FIPS | 47183 |
Winner: Republican by 58.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.6% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 501/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 68 |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Retail Stores | 105 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |