Tennessee
Etowah is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 3,621. Residents earn $43,614 per year, which is 42% below the national average.
Based on current data, Etowah receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Etowah has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Etowah is $43,614, 42% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.4%, unemployment is notably high. 10.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Etowah is $165,900, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Etowah is below the national average at 229 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,001 per 100,000, 104% above the national average.
22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Etowah enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 94.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.5% |
| 59% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,614 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,636 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $979 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,193 |
| Unemployment | 9.4% |
| 161% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,098 |
| County GDP | $2,685M |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Healthcare | 110 |
| Retail | 182 |
| Manufacturing | 72 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,343 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.41% |
| Commute Time | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
| Census Median | $165,900 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $211,387 |
| Median List Price | $220,000 |
| Median List Price | $220,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $181 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.3% |
| Price Drops | 23.8% |
| Inventory | 21 |
| Census Median Rent | $817 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,343 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.41% |
| Obesity | 45.3% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.4% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.2% |
| Depression | 30.4% |
| Mental Distress | 21.6% |
| Physical Distress | 15.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 14,154/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 110 |
| Total Violent | 228.6/100K |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 28.6/100K |
| Assault | 200.1/100K |
| Total Property | 4,001.1/100K |
| 104% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 714.5/100K |
| Theft | 3,000.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 285.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 60.4 inches |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 3.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,280/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3381°N, 84.5282°W |
| County FIPS | 47107 |
Winner: Republican by 64.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.5% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,280/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 110 |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Retail Stores | 182 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |