Huntsville, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Scott County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,632 Population 197/sq mi density
$27,266 Median Income $19,642 per capita
$625 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$27,266 median income, 1.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Huntsville, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$27,266
64% below
$19,642 per capita
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
70% below
78.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
31.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.7%
42% above
31.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Huntsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
36%
Rent
54%
Poverty
255%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Huntsville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Huntsville residents earn a median household income of $27,266 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,642. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 456 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Education

10.2% of adults in Huntsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 78.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Huntsville has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,632
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density197/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$27,266
Per Capita$19,642
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty31.6%
County GDP$700M
Avg Weekly Wage$799

Housing

B+
Home Value
Rent$625
Ownership32.9%
Zillow$173,871
Housing Units859
Rent Burden28.5%

Health

Obesity45.7%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking31.2%
Heart Disease9.0%
Premature Death13,103/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain58.1 in/yr
Elevation1,420 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+78.7%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 10%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed182 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Huntsville was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 182 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.