Lewisburg, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Marshall County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,607 Population 884/sq mi density
$52,634 Median Income $28,064 per capita
$183,400 Home Value $295,713 Zillow
$859 Median Rent 23.7% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
716 Violent Crime/100K 1,962 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$52,634 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$183,400 home value, $859/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
716 violent crimes/100K (88% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Lewisburg, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,634
30% below
$28,064 per capita
Home Value
$183,400
35% below
Zillow: $295,713
Median Rent
$859/mo
26% below
23.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
716/100K
88% above
1,962/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
51% below
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
24.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Lewisburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
65%
Rent
74%
Poverty
198%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
188%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lewisburg a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lewisburg residents earn a median household income of $52,634 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,064. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 754 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lewisburg is $183,400 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,713. Median rent is $859/month, with 23.7% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Lewisburg reports 716 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,962/100K.

Education

16.5% of adults in Lewisburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lewisburg has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population12,607
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density884/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$52,634
Per Capita$28,064
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty24.5%
County GDP$1,606M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033

Housing

A+
Home Value$183,400
Rent$859
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$295,713
Housing Units5,217
Rent Burden23.7%

Crime

F
Violent716/100K
Property1,962/100K

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,469/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain56.1 in/yr
Elevation739 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Lewisburg was founded in 1837.
The median home in Lewisburg was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Maury County Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.