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Fall Branch, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Washington County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,077 Population 238/sq mi density
$49,083 Median Income $47,893 per capita
$152,200 Home Value $277,546 Zillow
$829 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
602 Violent Crime/100K 4,963 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$49,083 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$152,200 home value, $829/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
602 violent crimes/100K (58% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Fall Branch, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,083
35% below
$47,893 per capita
Home Value
$152,200
46% below
Zillow: $277,546
Median Rent
$829/mo
29% below
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
602/100K
58% above
4,963/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
30% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Fall Branch Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
54%
Rent
71%
Poverty
71%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fall Branch a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fall Branch residents earn a median household income of $49,083 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,893. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,896 business establishments, including 345 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fall Branch is $152,200 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,546. Median rent is $829/month, with 31.9% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

Fall Branch reports 602 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,963/100K.

Education

23.6% of adults in Fall Branch hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fall Branch has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,077
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density238/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,083
Per Capita$47,893
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$9,174M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,200
Rent$829
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$277,546
Housing Units470
Rent Burden31.9%

Crime

F
Violent602/100K
Property4,963/100K

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,757/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain48.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,547 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Fall Branch was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.