At a Glance
Median Income
$24,871
$19,853 per capita
Home Value
$103,600
Zillow: $182,440
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
73.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
52.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.0%
27.6% smoking rate
How Farner Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Farner's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Farner a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Farner residents earn a median household income of $24,871 , which is 67% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,853. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 52.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 340 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Farner is $103,600 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,440. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
13.9% of adults in Farner hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
73.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Farner 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 58.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population204
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density140/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans17.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$24,871
Per Capita$19,853
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty52.3%
County GDP$483M
Avg Weekly Wage$807
Housing
A
Home Value$103,600
Rent
Ownership46.8%
Zillow$182,440
Housing Units71
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity47.0%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death14,384/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain58.4 in/yr
Elevation1,598 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+73.4%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Broadband78.4%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Farner was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.