Tennessee · Metropolitan Area
La Follette is a small city in Tennessee with a population of 7,308. Residents earn $34,678 per year, which is 54% below the national average.
Based on current data, La Follette receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. La Follette has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in La Follette is $34,678, 54% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 26.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in La Follette is $106,000, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $690 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
With 1,000 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 6,345 per 100,000, 224% above the national average.
7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
La Follette enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $34,678 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,540 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $846 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,604 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 26.7% |
| 115% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 748 |
| County GDP | $1,449M |
| Restaurants | 64 |
| Healthcare | 62 |
| Retail | 118 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,081 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.91% |
| Commute Time | 25.5 min |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |
| Census Median | $106,000 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $120,000 |
| Median List Price | $120,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $178 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 86.9% |
| Price Drops | 45.5% |
| Inventory | 22 |
| Census Median Rent | $690 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 40.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,081 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.91% |
| Obesity | 44.7% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.3% |
| Heart Disease | 8.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.9% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 12.6% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.8% |
| Depression | 34.0% |
| Mental Distress | 25.2% |
| Physical Distress | 19.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 18,369/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 62 |
| Total Violent | 999.6/100K |
| 163% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 27.8/100K |
| Robbery | 194.4/100K |
| Assault | 777.5/100K |
| Total Property | 6,344.6/100K |
| 224% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,596.6/100K |
| Theft | 4,512.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 236.0/100K |
| Arson | 27.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 57.7 inches |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 3.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,293 ft (394 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,488/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3717°N, 84.1256°W |
| County FIPS | 47013 |
Winner: Republican by 69.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.2% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,488/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 62 |
| Restaurants | 64 |
| Retail Stores | 118 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 25.5 min |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |