Red Boiling Springs, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Monroe County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
1,394 Population 797/sq mi density
$32,083 Median Income $14,152 per capita
$177,000 Home Value $202,184 Zillow
$774 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
904 Violent Crime/100K 329 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$32,083 median income, 9.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$177,000 home value, $774/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
904 violent crimes/100K (138% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Red Boiling Springs, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,083
57% below
$14,152 per capita
Home Value
$177,000
37% below
Zillow: $202,184
Median Rent
$774/mo
33% below
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
904/100K
138% above
329/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
84% below
67.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
161% above
27.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.4%
41% above
27.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Red Boiling Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Red Boiling Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
43%
Home Value
63%
Rent
67%
Poverty
225%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
261%
Crime
238%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Red Boiling Springs a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Red Boiling Springs residents earn a median household income of $32,083 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,152. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 302 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Red Boiling Springs is $177,000 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,184. Median rent is $774/month, with 27.0% 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 1977.

Safety & Crime

Red Boiling Springs reports 904 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 138% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 329/100K.

Education

5.4% of adults in Red Boiling Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 67.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Red Boiling Springs has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,394
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density797/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

F
Median Income$32,083
Per Capita$14,152
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty27.9%
County GDP$455M
Avg Weekly Wage$919

Housing

B+
Home Value$177,000
Rent$774
Ownership39.4%
Zillow$202,184
Housing Units461
Rent Burden27.0%

Crime

F
Violent904/100K
Property329/100K

Health

Obesity45.4%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking27.0%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death11,281/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain56.5 in/yr
Elevation774 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+67.2%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute26 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Red Boiling Springs was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.