Rogersville, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Hancock County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,638 Population 1,234/sq mi density
$46,536 Median Income $26,595 per capita
$183,600 Home Value $237,207 Zillow
$634 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
151 Violent Crime/100K 1,774 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$46,536 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$183,600 home value, $634/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
151 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Rogersville, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,536
38% below
$26,595 per capita
Home Value
$183,600
35% below
Zillow: $237,207
Median Rent
$634/mo
45% below
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
151/100K
60% below
1,774/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
40% below
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
172% above
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Rogersville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
65%
Rent
55%
Poverty
131%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
272%
Crime
40%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rogersville 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

Rogersville residents earn a median household income of $46,536 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,595. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 114 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rogersville is $183,600 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,207. Median rent is $634/month, with 25.0% 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 1964.

Safety & Crime

Rogersville reports 151 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,774/100K.

Education

20.2% of adults in Rogersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rogersville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,638
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,234/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$46,536
Per Capita$26,595
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$124M
Avg Weekly Wage$660

Housing

A
Home Value$183,600
Rent$634
Ownership50.6%
Zillow$237,207
Housing Units2,156
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

F
Violent151/100K
Property1,774/100K

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death15,408/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
Elevation1,310 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score3.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Rogersville was founded in 1789.
The median home in Rogersville was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.540 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.