Elgin, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Scott County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
194 Population 100/sq mi density
$22,656 Median Income $17,320 per capita
$433 Median Rent 41.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$22,656 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
0.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Elgin, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$22,656
70% below
$17,320 per capita
Median Rent
$433/mo
63% below
41.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.7%
98% below
84.3% high school+
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Elgin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
30%
Rent
37%
Poverty
182%
Bachelor's
2%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elgin 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

Elgin residents earn a median household income of $22,656 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,320. 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 456 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Education

0.7% of adults in Elgin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (98% below the national average). 84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elgin has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population194
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density100/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans12.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$22,656
Per Capita$17,320
Unemployment
Poverty22.6%
County GDP$700M
Avg Weekly Wage$799

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$433
Ownership33.8%
Zillow$150,812
Housing Units98
Rent Burden41.1%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,103/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain58.1 in/yr
Elevation1,413 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+0.7%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 10%
Broadband51.1%
Internet Speed182 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Elgin was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
47.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 182 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.