Tennessee · Metropolitan Area
Erwin is a small city in Tennessee with a population of 6,001. Residents earn $45,422 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, Erwin receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Erwin has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Erwin is $45,422, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. 13.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Erwin is $165,100, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $602 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Erwin is below the national average at 264 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,565 per 100,000, near the national average.
17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Erwin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches, including 9.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 93.8% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.2% |
| 54% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,422 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,950 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,095 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,024 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 338 |
| County GDP | $813M |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Healthcare | 27 |
| Retail | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,867 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.74% |
| Commute Time | 20.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |
| Census Median | $165,100 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $216,875 |
| Median List Price | $229,000 |
| Median List Price | $229,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $138 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.4% |
| Price Drops | 25.7% |
| Inventory | 35 |
| Census Median Rent | $602 |
| 48% below US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,867 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.74% |
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 9.4% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.3% |
| Depression | 32.0% |
| Mental Distress | 22.2% |
| Physical Distress | 16.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 13,765/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Total Violent | 263.6/100K |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 16.5/100K |
| Robbery | 16.5/100K |
| Assault | 230.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,565.3/100K |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 148.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,334.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 82.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.0 inches |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,719 ft (524 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,453/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1458°N, 82.4120°W |
| County FIPS | 47171 |
Winner: Republican by 62 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.4% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,453/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Retail Stores | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 20.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |