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La Follette, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Campbell County County
La Follette, TN
At a Glance
How La Follette Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Follette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is La Follette a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
La Follette residents earn a median household income of $34,678 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,540. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 748 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Follette is $106,000 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,074. Median rent is $690/month, with 25.6% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
La Follette reports 782 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 106% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,097/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
7.2% of adults in La Follette hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 79.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Follette has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.