Lake Tansi, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Bledsoe County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
4,562 Population 517/sq mi density
$56,078 Median Income $30,856 per capita
$233,700 Home Value $300,452 Zillow
$779 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,078 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$233,700 home value, $779/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Tansi, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,078
25% below
$30,856 per capita
Home Value
$233,700
17% below
Zillow: $300,452
Median Rent
$779/mo
33% below
18.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
45% below
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Lake Tansi Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lake Tansi's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
83%
Rent
67%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Tansi a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Tansi residents earn a median household income of $56,078 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,856. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 189 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Tansi is $233,700 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,452. Median rent is $779/month, with 18.9% 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 2000.

Education

18.7% of adults in Lake Tansi hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Tansi has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,562
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density517/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans16.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,078
Per Capita$30,856
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$362M
Avg Weekly Wage$940

Housing

A
Home Value$233,700
Rent$779
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$300,452
Housing Units2,647
Rent Burden18.9%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,902/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain57.5 in/yr
Elevation1,898 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Tansi was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.