At a Glance
Median Income
$38,295
$22,065 per capita
Home Value
$149,600
Zillow: $240,580
Violent Crime
59/100K
1,726/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
25.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Oliver Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oliver Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oliver Springs a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oliver Springs residents earn a median household income of $38,295 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,065. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,081 business establishments, including 148 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oliver Springs is $149,600 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,580. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Oliver Springs reports 59 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,726/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
8.0% of adults in Oliver Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oliver Springs has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,384
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density585/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$38,295
Per Capita$22,065
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$7,858M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,536
Housing
A
Home Value$149,600
Rent
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$240,580
Housing Units1,525
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent59/100K
Property1,726/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault59/100K
Burglary380/100K
Health
Obesity45.2%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking25.9%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death12,679/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain59.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation902 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute27 min
Broadband73.6%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Oliver Springs was founded in 1821.
The median home in Oliver Springs was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 148 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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