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Monteagle, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Grundy County County
Monteagle, TN
At a Glance
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)
Is Monteagle a Good Place to Live?
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 4.6% (28% 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 $320,880. 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.
Safety & Crime
Monteagle reports 653 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,347/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.