Tennessee
Gates is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 612. Residents earn $39,815 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, Gates receives an overall livability score of 2.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Gates has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Gates is $39,815, 47% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 26.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Gates is $88,500, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $759 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 927 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 773 per 100,000, 61% below the national average.
10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Gates enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 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 | $39,815 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $18,560 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $937 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $51,201 |
| Unemployment | 11.9% |
| 231% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 26.9% |
| 117% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 377 |
| County GDP | $954M |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 32 |
| Retail | 62 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,969 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.22% |
| Commute Time | 36.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.1% |
| Census Median | $88,500 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $124,017 |
| Census Median Rent | $759 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.8% |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Homeownership | 42.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 42.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,969 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.22% |
| Obesity | 45.9% |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.6% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.8% |
| Depression | 27.9% |
| Mental Distress | 22.3% |
| Physical Distress | 15.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.1% |
| Premature Death | 14,551/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 32 |
| Total Violent | 927.4/100K |
| 144% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 309.1/100K |
| Assault | 618.2/100K |
| Total Property | 772.8/100K |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 154.6/100K |
| Theft | 618.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.8 inches |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 2.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 862/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8405°N, 89.4081°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 47097 |
Winner: Republican by 37.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.9% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 862/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.6% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 32 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Retail Stores | 62 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 36.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.1% |