At a Glance
Median Income
$49,018
$27,341 per capita
Home Value
$91,300
Zillow: $166,964
Median Rent
$870/mo
39.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
25.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
21.3% smoking rate
How Obion Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Obion's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Obion a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Obion residents earn a median household income of $49,018 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,341. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 751 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Obion is $91,300 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,964. Median rent is $870/month, with 39.1% 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 1974.
Education
7.8% of adults in Obion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Obion has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,088
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density843/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,018
Per Capita$27,341
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty25.5%
County GDP$1,688M
Avg Weekly Wage$922
Housing
A+
Home Value$91,300
Rent$870
Ownership53.8%
Zillow$166,964
Housing Units568
Rent Burden39.1%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,716/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain53.8 in/yr
Elevation274 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute25 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Obion was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Everett-Stewart Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.