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Lynchburg, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Moore County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
6,611 Population 51/sq mi density
$66,687 Median Income $37,193 per capita
$259,300 Home Value $339,331 Zillow
$746 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
561 Violent Crime/100K 4,008 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$66,687 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$259,300 home value, $746/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
561 violent crimes/100K (48% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Lynchburg, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,687
11% below
$37,193 per capita
Home Value
$259,300
8% below
Zillow: $339,331
Median Rent
$746/mo
36% below
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
561/100K
48% above
4,008/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
27% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Lynchburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Home Value
92%
Rent
64%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
148%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lynchburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lynchburg residents earn a median household income of $66,687 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,193. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 94 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lynchburg is $259,300 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $339,331. Median rent is $746/month, with 26.7% 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 1991.

Safety & Crime

Lynchburg reports 561 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 48% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,008/100K.

Education

24.7% of adults in Lynchburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lynchburg has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population6,611
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density51/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,687
Per Capita$37,193
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$625M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,171

Housing

A
Home Value$259,300
Rent$746
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$339,331
Housing Units2,981
Rent Burden26.7%

Crime

F
Violent561/100K
Property4,008/100K

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,298/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain62.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,003 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute24 min
Broadband73.1%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Lynchburg was founded in 1841.
The median home in Lynchburg was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.