Kahite, TN

Tennessee

Kahite is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 697. Residents earn $115,078 per year, which is 53% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
697 Population 536/sq mi density
$115,078 Median Income $59,323 per capita
$536,300 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
59°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$115,078 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$536,300 home value
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $115,078
53% higher than US avg
Home Value $536,300
90% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 45.0%
34% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.2%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.7%
62% lower than US avg

How Kahite Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population697
Median Age72.4 yrs
Density536/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$115,078
Per Capita$59,323
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$2,217M
Commute55 min

Housing

A
Home Value$536,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression30.8%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain55.2 in/yr
Elevation854 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.0%
High School+94.0%
School Score5.08

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute55 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries4

Is Kahite a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kahite receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Kahite stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kahite is $115,078, which is significantly higher than the national average — 53% above $75,149. This places Kahite among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 55 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kahite is $536,300, making it a premium housing market at 90% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 45.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Kahite enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Kahite has a population of 697 with a density of 536 people per square mile. The median age is 72.4 years, 86% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.1%), with 2.2% Black.

Population

697
Total Population
536
People / sq mi
72.4yrs
Median Age
86% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.8%
Female 53.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Kahite vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.7%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.3%
68% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Kahite vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kahite is $115,078, which is 53% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 55 minutes.

Income: Kahite vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$115,078
53% above US avg
Per Capita Income$59,323
Avg Weekly Wage$949
IRS Avg AGI$64,837

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.7%
62% below US avg
Establishments (County)958
County GDP$2,217M

Business (County)

Restaurants96
Healthcare82
Retail150
Manufacturing56

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,437
2% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.64%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time55.0 min
Drive Alone60.9%
Public Transit21.1%
Work from Home9.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Kahite is $536,300, 90% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$536,300
90% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$882
1 Bedroom$924
2 Bedrooms$1,118
3 Bedrooms$1,445
4 Bedrooms$1,644

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,437
2% below US avg
Effective Rate0.64%
In Kahite, 35.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 30.8% report depression. 22.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Kahite vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.2%
10% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure33.9%
Asthma10.8%
COPD6.6%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.2%
Physical Inactivity22.7%
Depression30.8%
Mental Distress20.0%
Physical Distress13.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate75.5%
Premature Death15,494/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access58.2%
Healthcare Facilities82

Crime Rates: Kahite vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Safety Score

Kahite has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 55.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall55.2 inches
45% above US avg
Snowfall4.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation854 ft (260 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density536/sq mi
Coordinates35.5687°N, 84.2365°W
County FIPS47123
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 45.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 66.8-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 83%
D 16.2%

Winner: Republican by 66.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+45.0%
34% above US avg
High School+94.0%
School Test Score5.08
A+ Education Grade (4.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density536/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities82
Restaurants96
Retail Stores150

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute55.0 min
Drive Alone60.9%
Public Transit21.1%
Work from Home9.0%

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