Luray, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Henderson County County

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

132 Population 40/sq mi density

59°F Avg Temperature

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Education

3.9 / 5.0

36.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Luray, TN

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+

36.4%

8% above

100.0% high school+

Unemployment

0.0%

100% below

0.0% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

37.6%

17% above

21.4% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

59°F

How Luray Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty

Bachelor's

108%

Unemployment

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Luray a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.9 / 5.0 - Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

36.4% of adults in Luray hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Luray 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 54.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population132

Median Age50.5 yrs

Density40/mi²

Male / Female56% / 44%

Foreign Born0.0%

Veterans39.8%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$76,805

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$1,064M

Avg Weekly Wage$908

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership100.0%

Zillow$171,079

Housing Units68

Rent Burden27.1%

Health

Obesity37.6%

Diabetes11.3%

Smoking21.4%

Heart Disease5.0%

Premature Death12,842/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F

Rain54.8 in/yr

Elevation452 ft

Education

B+

Bachelor's+36.4%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+33.3%

School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%

Broadband21.7%

Internet Speed91 Mbps

EV Stations3

Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Luray was built in 2006.

The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (19 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.

78.8% of the population has a disability.

The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.