At a Glance
Median Income
$53,005
$28,465 per capita
Home Value
$299,400
Zillow: $338,587
Median Rent
$746/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
11.3%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
22.9% smoking rate
How Monteagle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monteagle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Monteagle 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
Monteagle residents earn a median household income of $53,005 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,465. The unemployment rate stands at 11.3% (214% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 246 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monteagle is $299,400 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,587. Median rent is $746/month, with 24.1% 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 1986.
Education
30.6% of adults in Monteagle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monteagle has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,818
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density201/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$53,005
Per Capita$28,465
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$344M
Avg Weekly Wage$758
Housing
B
Home Value$299,400
Rent$746
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$338,587
Housing Units955
Rent Burden24.1%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death16,198/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain67.0 in/yr
Elevation1,935 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+19.3%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Monteagle was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.