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Fowlkes, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Crockett County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
898 Population 430/sq mi density
$43,813 Median Income $22,120 per capita
$81,400 Home Value $161,560 Zillow
$712 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
1,273 Violent Crime/100K 8,091 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$43,813 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,400 home value, $712/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,273 violent crimes/100K (235% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Fowlkes, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,813
42% below
$22,120 per capita
Home Value
$81,400
71% below
Zillow: $161,560
Median Rent
$712/mo
39% below
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,273/100K
235% above
8,091/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.2%
85% below
79.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
26.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Fowlkes Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
29%
Rent
61%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
335%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fowlkes a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fowlkes residents earn a median household income of $43,813 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,120. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 301 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fowlkes is $81,400 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,560. Median rent is $712/month, with 27.0% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Fowlkes reports 1,273 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 235% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,091/100K.

Education

5.2% of adults in Fowlkes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 79.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fowlkes has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population898
Median Age28.2 yrs
Density430/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$43,813
Per Capita$22,120
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$761M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,400
Rent$712
Ownership48.4%
Zillow$161,560
Housing Units383
Rent Burden27.0%

Crime

F
Violent1,273/100K
Property8,091/100K

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking26.7%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death12,899/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain55.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation344 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+79.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute21 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Fowlkes was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Arkansas International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.