At a Glance
Median Income
$38,791
$24,122 per capita
Home Value
$93,800
Zillow: $234,905
Median Rent
$802/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
598/100K
3,397/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
21.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Hohenwald Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hohenwald's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hohenwald 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
Hohenwald residents earn a median household income of $38,791 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,122. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 290 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hohenwald is $93,800 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,905. Median rent is $802/month, with 23.0% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Hohenwald reports 598 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,397/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.3% of adults in Hohenwald hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hohenwald has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,790
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density719/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$38,791
Per Capita$24,122
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty21.2%
County GDP$495M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,800
Rent$802
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$234,905
Housing Units1,781
Rent Burden23.0%
Crime
F
Violent598/100K
Property3,397/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault489/100K
Burglary217/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death13,691/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain57.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation978 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute30 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Hohenwald was founded in 1878.
The median home in Hohenwald was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Maury County Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.