Tennessee
Lake Tansi is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 4,562. Residents earn $56,078 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Tansi receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Lake Tansi offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lake Tansi is $56,078, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Lake Tansi is $233,700, 17% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $779 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Lake Tansi experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,078 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,856 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $940 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $50,279 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 189 |
| County GDP | $362M |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,988 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.85% |
| Commute Time | 24.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |
| Census Median | $233,700 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $372,750 |
| Median List Price | $372,750 |
| $/Sq Ft | $209 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.5% |
| Price Drops | 20.8% |
| Inventory | 53 |
| Census Median Rent | $779 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,988 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.85% |
| Obesity | 40.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.8% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% |
| Depression | 32.7% |
| Mental Distress | 22.3% |
| Physical Distress | 15.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,902/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 28.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 57.5 inches |
| 51% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,898 ft (579 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 517/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8703°N, 85.0606°W |
| County FIPS | 47007 |
Winner: Republican by 70.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.7% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 517/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Retail Stores | 21 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 24.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |