Estill Springs, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Franklin County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,008 Population 415/sq mi density
$49,148 Median Income $26,615 per capita
$166,700 Home Value $316,730 Zillow
$810 Median Rent 17.8% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
528 Violent Crime/100K 661 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$49,148 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$166,700 home value, $810/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
528 violent crimes/100K (39% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Estill Springs, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,148
35% below
$26,615 per capita
Home Value
$166,700
41% below
Zillow: $316,730
Median Rent
$810/mo
30% below
17.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
528/100K
39% above
661/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Estill Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
59%
Rent
70%
Poverty
104%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
211%
Crime
139%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Estill Springs a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Estill Springs residents earn a median household income of $49,148 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,615. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,017 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Estill Springs is $166,700 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,730. Median rent is $810/month, with 17.8% 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 1983.

Safety & Crime

Estill Springs reports 528 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 661/100K.

Education

17.4% of adults in Estill Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Estill Springs has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,008
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density415/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$49,148
Per Capita$26,615
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$1,833M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019

Housing

A+
Home Value$166,700
Rent$810
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$316,730
Housing Units867
Rent Burden17.8%

Crime

F
Violent528/100K
Property661/100K

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,893/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain60.6 in/yr
Elevation934 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute23 min
Broadband73.1%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Estill Springs was founded in 1840.
The median home in Estill Springs was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.