Tennessee
Red Boiling Springs is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 1,394. Residents earn $32,083 per year, which is 57% below the national average.
Based on current data, Red Boiling Springs receives an overall livability score of 2.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Red Boiling Springs has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Red Boiling Springs is $32,083, 57% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 27.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Red Boiling Springs is $177,000, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $774 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
With 620 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,986 per 100,000, 103% above the national average.
5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 67.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Red Boiling Springs enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches, including 7.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 94.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.3% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $32,083 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $14,152 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $919 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,727 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.9% |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 302 |
| County GDP | $455M |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 49 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,167 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.22% |
| Commute Time | 25.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $177,000 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $195,078 |
| Census Median Rent | $774 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 39.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,167 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.22% |
| Obesity | 45.4% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.3% |
| Heart Disease | 7.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.2% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 12.1% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.2% |
| Depression | 33.7% |
| Mental Distress | 25.0% |
| Physical Distress | 19.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 11,281/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 47.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Total Violent | 620.0/100K |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 177.2/100K |
| Assault | 442.9/100K |
| Total Property | 3,985.8/100K |
| 103% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,328.6/100K |
| Theft | 2,391.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 265.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.6 inches |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 7.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 797/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5302°N, 85.8482°W |
| County FIPS | 21171 |
Winner: Republican by 77.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.4% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 67.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 797/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Retail Stores | 49 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 25.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |