Tennessee
McEwen is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 1,814. Residents earn $71,563 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
Based on current data, McEwen receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times, high obesity rates. McEwen has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in McEwen is $71,563, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.2%, unemployment is notably high. 8.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in McEwen is $152,700, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $743 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in McEwen is below the national average at 295 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,711 per 100,000, near the national average.
16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
McEwen enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,563 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,860 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,174 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,241 |
| Unemployment | 11.2% |
| 211% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 431 |
| County GDP | $1,138M |
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Healthcare | 31 |
| Retail | 57 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,944 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.93% |
| Commute Time | 36.6 min |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |
| Census Median | $152,700 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $743 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,944 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.93% |
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% |
| Depression | 32.4% |
| Mental Distress | 22.4% |
| Physical Distress | 15.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 13,926/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 66.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Total Violent | 295.0/100K |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 295.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,710.9/100K |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 236.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,415.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 59.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 838 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 986/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1098°N, 87.6355°W |
| County FIPS | 47085 |
Winner: Republican by 56.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.3% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 986/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Retail Stores | 57 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 36.6 min |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |