Gleason, TN

Tennessee

Gleason is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 1,179. Residents earn $58,906 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,179 Population 529/sq mi density
$58,906 Median Income $29,089 per capita
$83,700 Home Value $146,471 Zillow
$668 Median Rent
59°F Avg Temperature
142 Violent Crime/100K 1,423 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$58,906 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,700 home value, $668/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K (63% below avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,906
22% lower than US avg
Home Value $83,700
70% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 142/100K
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.1%
46% lower than US avg
Median Rent $668
43% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.9%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.7%
38% lower than US avg

How Gleason Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,179
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density529/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,906
Per Capita$29,089
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$1,407M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,700
Rent$668
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$146,471

Crime

F
Violent142/100K
Property1,423/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault142/100K
Burglary214/100K

Health

Obesity40.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression32.7%
Heart Disease6.9%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation397 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+89.3%
School Score5.08

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute27 min
Libraries5

Is Gleason a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gleason receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Gleason offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gleason is $58,906, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gleason is $83,700, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $668 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Gleason is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 142 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,423 per 100,000, 27% below the national average.

Education

18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Gleason 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 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Gleason has a population of 1,179 with a density of 529 people per square mile. The median age is 39.5 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93%), with 2.6% Black.

Population

1,179
Total Population
529
People / sq mi
39.5yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
2.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Gleason vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gleason vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gleason is $58,906, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Gleason vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,906
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,089
Avg Weekly Wage$863
IRS Avg AGI$58,111

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.7%
38% below US avg
Establishments (County)674
County GDP$1,407M

Business (County)

Restaurants65
Healthcare68
Retail105
Manufacturing26

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,121
39% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.53%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.8 min
Work from Home3.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Gleason is $83,700, 70% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $668 (43% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $146,471.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$83,700
70% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$146,471

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$668
43% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$882
1 Bedroom$924
2 Bedrooms$1,118
3 Bedrooms$1,445
4 Bedrooms$1,644

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,121
39% below US avg
Effective Rate2.53%
In Gleason, 40.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 32.7% report depression. 30.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Gleason vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.9%
27% above US avg
Diabetes12.6%
Heart Disease6.9%
High Blood Pressure36.4%
Asthma11.7%
COPD10.3%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.4%
Physical Inactivity30.0%
Depression32.7%
Mental Distress23.3%
Physical Distress16.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.8%
Checkup Rate74.7%
Premature Death11,927/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.9/10
Exercise Access25.3%
Healthcare Facilities68
Gleason has a violent crime rate of 142 per 100,000 residents, 63% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,423 per 100,000 (27% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Gleason vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent142.4/100K
63% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault142.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,423.5/100K
27% below US avg
Burglary213.5/100K
Theft1,138.8/100K
Vehicle Theft71.2/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Gleason has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.6 inches
41% above US avg
Snowfall0.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density529/sq mi
Coordinates36.2174°N, 88.6107°W
County FIPS47183
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 58.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.7%
D 20.3%

Winner: Republican by 58.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.1%
46% below US avg
High School+89.3%
School Test Score5.08
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density529/sq mi
Total Area2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities68
Restaurants65
Retail Stores105

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.8 min
Work from Home3.0%

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