Fincastle, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Campbell County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,328 Population 364/sq mi density
$60,337 Median Income $32,148 per capita
$205,200 Home Value $281,074 Zillow
$835 Median Rent 38.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$60,337 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$205,200 home value, $835/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Fincastle, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,337
20% below
$32,148 per capita
Home Value
$205,200
27% below
Zillow: $281,074
Median Rent
$835/mo
28% below
38.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
35% below
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
21.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Fincastle Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
73%
Rent
72%
Poverty
119%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
111%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fincastle a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fincastle residents earn a median household income of $60,337 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,148. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 748 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fincastle is $205,200 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,074. Median rent is $835/month, with 38.7% 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 1977.

Education

21.8% of adults in Fincastle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 80.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fincastle has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,328
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density364/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,337
Per Capita$32,148
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$1,449M
Avg Weekly Wage$846

Housing

A+
Home Value$205,200
Rent$835
Ownership89.3%
Zillow$281,074
Housing Units632
Rent Burden38.7%

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death18,369/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain54.6 in/yr
Elevation1,096 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+80.4%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute32 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Fincastle was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.