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Gates, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Lauderdale County County
Gates, TN
At a Glance
How Gates Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gates's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Gates a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Gates residents earn a median household income of $39,815 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,560. The unemployment rate stands at 11.9% (231% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 377 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gates is $88,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,017. Median rent is $759/month, with 27.8% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Gates reports 322 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,738/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.9% of adults in Gates hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gates has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.