Tennessee · Metropolitan Area
Fowlkes is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 898. Residents earn $43,813 per year, which is 42% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fowlkes receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Fowlkes offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fowlkes is $43,813, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Fowlkes is $81,400, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $712 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Fowlkes enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,813 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,120 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,050 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,520 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 301 |
| County GDP | $761M |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,180 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.68% |
| Commute Time | 21.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $81,400 |
| 71% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $712 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.0% |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 48.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,180 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.68% |
| Obesity | 41.6% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.4% |
| Heart Disease | 8.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.4% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 12.3% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.4% |
| Depression | 35.4% |
| Mental Distress | 25.0% |
| Physical Distress | 19.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 12,899/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 18.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 55.2 inches |
| 45% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 430/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9720°N, 89.3879°W |
| County FIPS | 47033 |
Winner: Republican by 58.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.2% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 430/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 79.5% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail Stores | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 21.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |