Tennessee
Niota is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 735. Residents earn $46,188 per year, which is 39% below the national average.
Based on current data, Niota receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Niota has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Niota is $46,188, 39% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Niota is $112,500, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $889 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Niota is below the national average at 278 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,755 per 100,000, 92% above the national average.
9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Niota enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 90.5% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.5% |
| 29% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,188 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,653 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $979 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,193 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,098 |
| County GDP | $2,685M |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Healthcare | 110 |
| Retail | 182 |
| Manufacturing | 72 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,343 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.08% |
| Commute Time | 23.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |
| Census Median | $112,500 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $265,827 |
| Median List Price | $279,000 |
| Median List Price | $279,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $160 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 14 |
| Census Median Rent | $889 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 33.0% |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,343 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.08% |
| Obesity | 43.6% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.4% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% |
| Depression | 29.4% |
| Mental Distress | 20.7% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 14,154/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 110 |
| Total Violent | 278.2/100K |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 278.2/100K |
| Total Property | 3,755.2/100K |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 417.3/100K |
| Theft | 3,198.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 139.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 57.6 inches |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 3.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 946 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 320/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5172°N, 84.5499°W |
| County FIPS | 47107 |
Winner: Republican by 64.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.6% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 320/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.2% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 110 |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Retail Stores | 182 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 23.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |