Tennessee
Puryear is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 761. Residents earn $54,083 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Puryear receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Puryear has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Puryear is $54,083, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. 14.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Puryear is $106,900, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $742 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Puryear is below the national average at 300 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 900 per 100,000, 54% below the national average.
13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Puryear enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches, including 5.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 91.4% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.6% |
| 36% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,083 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,091 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $918 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,820 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 834 |
| County GDP | $1,723M |
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Healthcare | 81 |
| Retail | 133 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,804 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.62% |
| Commute Time | 19.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |
| Census Median | $106,900 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $209,811 |
| Census Median Rent | $742 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 31.1% |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,804 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.62% |
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.0% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% |
| Depression | 32.0% |
| Mental Distress | 21.3% |
| Physical Distress | 14.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 12,808/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Total Violent | 299.9/100K |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 299.9/100K |
| Total Property | 899.6/100K |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 449.8/100K |
| Theft | 449.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 55.0 inches |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 5.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 801/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4414°N, 88.3324°W |
| County FIPS | 47079 |
Winner: Republican by 55.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.7% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 801/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.4% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Retail Stores | 133 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 19.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |