At a Glance
Median Income
$56,250
$30,386 per capita
Home Value
$215,900
Zillow: $269,412
Median Rent
$681/mo
18.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
62/100K
3,444/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
22.3% smoking rate
How Kimball Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kimball's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kimball a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kimball residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,386. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 588 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kimball is $215,900 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,412. Median rent is $681/month, with 18.2% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
Kimball reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,444/100K.
Education
21.2% of adults in Kimball hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kimball has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,701
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density320/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born8.3%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$30,386
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$1,192M
Avg Weekly Wage$979
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,900
Rent$681
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$269,412
Housing Units772
Rent Burden18.2%
Crime
F
Violent62/100K
Property3,444/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death13,069/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain60.2 in/yr
Elevation666 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed243 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Kimball was founded in 1890.
The median home in Kimball was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 243 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.