Hunter, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Carter County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,997 Population 312/sq mi density
$51,763 Median Income $31,633 per capita
$163,100 Home Value $224,793 Zillow
$684 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,763 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$163,100 home value, $684/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Hunter, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,763
31% below
$31,633 per capita
Home Value
$163,100
42% below
Zillow: $224,793
Median Rent
$684/mo
41% below
18.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
44% below
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Hunter Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hunter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
58%
Rent
59%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hunter a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hunter residents earn a median household income of $51,763 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,633. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 880 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hunter is $163,100 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,793. Median rent is $684/month, with 18.4% 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 1970.

Education

19.0% of adults in Hunter hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hunter has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,997
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density312/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,763
Per Capita$31,633
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$1,556M
Avg Weekly Wage$915

Housing

A+
Home Value$163,100
Rent$684
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$224,793
Housing Units1,103
Rent Burden18.4%

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,616/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation2,995 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute27 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Hunter was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.