Minor Hill, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Giles County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
598 Population 322/sq mi density
$43,077 Median Income $30,175 per capita
$140,200 Home Value $235,820 Zillow
$990 Median Rent 35.8% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$43,077 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$140,200 home value, $990/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Minor Hill, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,077
43% below
$30,175 per capita
Home Value
$140,200
50% below
Zillow: $235,820
Median Rent
$990/mo
15% below
35.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
57% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
23.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Minor Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
50%
Rent
85%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Minor Hill a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Minor Hill residents earn a median household income of $43,077 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,175. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 721 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Minor Hill is $140,200 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,820. Median rent is $990/month, with 35.8% 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 1968.

Education

14.4% of adults in Minor Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Minor Hill has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population598
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density322/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,077
Per Capita$30,175
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$1,601M
Avg Weekly Wage$981

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,200
Rent$990
Ownership61.8%
Zillow$235,820
Housing Units266
Rent Burden35.8%

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death13,405/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain58.6 in/yr
Elevation890 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Minor Hill was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Pryor Field Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.