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Rives, TN

Tennessee

Rives is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 248. Residents earn $57,500 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
248 Population 709/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $16,315 per capita
$89,400 Home Value $186,341 Zillow
$890 Median Rent 42.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,400 home value, $890/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,500
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $89,400
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.8%
89% lower than US avg
Median Rent $890
23% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.2%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.7%
3% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.6%
66% higher than US avg

How Rives Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population248
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density709/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$16,315
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty20.6%
County GDP$1,688M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,400
Rent$890
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$186,341
Housing Units111
Rent Burden42.5%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Uninsured11.7%
Smoking17.4%
Depression31.1%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain53.8 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation298 ft (91 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.08

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute17 min
Broadband80.0%
Libraries1

Is Rives a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rives receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Rives offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rives is $57,500, 23% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 20.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rives is $89,400, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $890 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Rives enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 299 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches, including 5.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Rives has a population of 248 with a density of 709 people per square mile. The median age is 29.2 years, 25% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.5%), with 4% Black.

Population

248
Total Population
709
People / sq mi
29.2yrs
Median Age
25% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Rives vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.1%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.9%
49% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rives vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rives is $57,500, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Rives vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,500
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$16,315
Avg Weekly Wage$922
IRS Avg AGI$59,211

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.6%
66% above US avg
Establishments (County)751
County GDP$1,688M

Business (County)

Restaurants59
Healthcare68
Retail121
Manufacturing35

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,654
24% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.97%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.3 min
Drive Alone86.7%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home3.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Rives is $89,400, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $890 (23% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $186,341.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$89,400
68% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$186,341

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$890
23% below US avg
Rent Burden42.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$882
1 Bedroom$924
2 Bedrooms$1,118
3 Bedrooms$1,445
4 Bedrooms$1,644

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.3%
Housing Units111
Median Year Built1958

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,654
24% below US avg
Effective Rate2.97%
In Rives, 37.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.7% of residents lack health insurance. 17.4% are current smokers. 31.1% report depression. 25.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rives vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.2%
16% above US avg
Diabetes11.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure34.6%
Asthma10.8%
COPD7.5%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.4%
24% above US avg
Binge Drinking15.9%
Physical Inactivity25.5%
Depression31.1%
Mental Distress20.4%
Physical Distress14.3%
Short Sleep39.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.2%
Uninsured11.7%
36% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.7%
Dental Visits58.8%
Premature Death12,716/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access40.1%
Healthcare Facilities68
Rives 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 is 53.8 inches. The area enjoys 299 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.8 inches
42% above US avg
Snowfall5.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation298 ft (91 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density709/sq mi
Coordinates36.3562°N, 89.0496°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS47131
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 3.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 64.9-point margin. 80.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 82.1%
D 17.2%

Winner: Republican by 64.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.8%
89% below US avg
High School+88.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.08
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density709/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities68
Restaurants59
Retail Stores121

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.3 min
Drive Alone86.7%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home3.1%

Nearby Cities

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