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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,906 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,089 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $863 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,111 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 674 |
| County GDP | $1,407M |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Healthcare | 68 |
| Retail | 105 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,121 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.53% |
| Commute Time | 26.8 min |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |
| Census Median | $83,700 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $146,471 |
| Census Median Rent | $668 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,121 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.53% |
| Obesity | 40.9% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.4% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 10.3% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.0% |
| Depression | 32.7% |
| Mental Distress | 23.3% |
| Physical Distress | 16.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 11,927/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 25.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 68 |
| Total Violent | 142.4/100K |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 142.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,423.5/100K |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 213.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,138.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 71.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.6 inches |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 529/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2174°N, 88.6107°W |
| County FIPS | 47183 |
Winner: Republican by 58.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.1% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 529/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 68 |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Retail Stores | 105 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 26.8 min |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |