Tennessee · Metropolitan Area
Mount Carmel is a small city in Tennessee with a population of 5,504. Residents earn $71,336 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mount Carmel receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Mount Carmel offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mount Carmel is $71,336, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Mount Carmel is $179,700, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $804 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 401 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 821 per 100,000, 58% below the national average.
15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Mount Carmel enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches, including 5.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,336 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,282 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $865 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,968 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 407 |
| County GDP | $610M |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Healthcare | 36 |
| Retail | 60 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,943 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.64% |
| Commute Time | 25.3 min |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |
| Census Median | $179,700 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $255,308 |
| Median List Price | $334,950 |
| Median List Price | $334,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $134 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.4% |
| Price Drops | 27.8% |
| Inventory | 18 |
| Census Median Rent | $804 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,943 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.64% |
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% |
| Depression | 31.3% |
| Mental Distress | 20.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 11,806/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Total Violent | 401.5/100K |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 54.7/100K |
| Robbery | 36.5/100K |
| Assault | 310.2/100K |
| Total Property | 821.2/100K |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 255.5/100K |
| Theft | 529.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 36.5/100K |
| Arson | 18.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.0 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 5.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,623 ft (495 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 829/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5649°N, 82.6678°W |
| County FIPS | 51169 |
Winner: Republican by 70.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.0% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 829/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Retail Stores | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 25.3 min |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |