Gainesboro, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Jackson County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,086 Population 696/sq mi density
$45,313 Median Income $24,088 per capita
$148,500 Home Value $210,363 Zillow
$803 Median Rent 36.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
222 Violent Crime/100K 1,001 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$45,313 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$148,500 home value, $803/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
222 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Gainesboro, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,313
40% below
$24,088 per capita
Home Value
$148,500
47% below
Zillow: $210,363
Median Rent
$803/mo
31% below
36.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
222/100K
41% below
1,001/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
117% above
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
22.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Gainesboro Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
53%
Rent
69%
Poverty
138%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
217%
Crime
59%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gainesboro a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gainesboro residents earn a median household income of $45,313 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,088. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 222 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gainesboro is $148,500 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,363. Median rent is $803/month, with 36.5% 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 1966.

Safety & Crime

Gainesboro reports 222 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,001/100K.

Education

13.1% of adults in Gainesboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gainesboro has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,086
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density696/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,313
Per Capita$24,088
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$291M
Avg Weekly Wage$889

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,500
Rent$803
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$210,363
Housing Units427
Rent Burden36.5%

Crime

F
Violent222/100K
Property1,001/100K

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death13,795/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain56.5 in/yr
Elevation662 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute30 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Gainesboro was built in 1966.
20.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
34.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.