Iron City, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Lawrence County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
226 Population 328/sq mi density
$17,500 Median Income $17,349 per capita
$54,700 Home Value $201,828 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$17,500 median income, 21.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$54,700 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Iron City, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$17,500
77% below
$17,349 per capita
Home Value
$54,700
81% below
Zillow: $201,828
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
82.2% high school+
Unemployment
21.2%
489% above
48.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
33% above
25.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Iron City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
23%
Home Value
19%
Poverty
394%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
589%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Iron City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Iron City residents earn a median household income of $17,500 , which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,349. The unemployment rate stands at 21.2% (489% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 48.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 931 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Iron City is $54,700 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,828. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Education

0.0% of adults in Iron City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Iron City has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population226
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density328/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

F
Median Income$17,500
Per Capita$17,349
Unemployment21.2%
Poverty48.8%
County GDP$1,585M
Avg Weekly Wage$880

Housing

A+
Home Value$54,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$201,828
Housing Units106
Rent Burden27.6%

Health

Obesity42.8%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking25.1%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death12,411/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation662 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+82.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Broadband67.1%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Iron City was built in 1964.
55.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northwest Alabama Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
46.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.