At a Glance
Median Income
$38,666
$18,740 per capita
Home Value
$148,300
Zillow: $265,636
Median Rent
$890/mo
42.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
446/100K
2,910/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
78.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
40.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
25.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Dunlap Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dunlap's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dunlap a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dunlap residents earn a median household income of $38,666 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,740. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 40.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 316 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dunlap is $148,300 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $265,636. Median rent is $890/month, with 42.1% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Dunlap reports 446 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,910/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.7% of adults in Dunlap hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
78.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dunlap has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population5,546
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density514/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$38,666
Per Capita$18,740
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty40.4%
County GDP$466M
Avg Weekly Wage$854
Housing
A+
Home Value$148,300
Rent$890
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$265,636
Housing Units2,310
Rent Burden42.1%
Crime
F
Violent446/100K
Property2,910/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault446/100K
Burglary601/100K
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking25.4%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death11,115/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain63.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation718 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+78.0%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute22 min
Broadband76.6%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Dunlap was founded in 1858.
The median home in Dunlap was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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