Rossville, TN

Tennessee · Metropolitan Area

Rossville is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 1,173. Residents earn $121,116 per year, which is 61% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,173 Population 184/sq mi density
$121,116 Median Income $58,488 per capita
$459,800 Home Value $539,680 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$121,116 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$459,800 home value
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $121,116
61% higher than US avg
Home Value $459,800
63% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 33.7%
0% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.9%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.5%
25% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.3%
73% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,173
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density184/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 83%

Economy

A+
Median Income$121,116
Per Capita$58,488
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$2,044M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$459,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$539,680

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property880/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity34.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.4%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain57.0 in/yr
Elevation351 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+96.0%
School Score5.08

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute30 min
Libraries1

Is Rossville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rossville receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Rossville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rossville is $121,116, which is significantly higher than the national average — 61% above $75,149. This places Rossville among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rossville is $459,800, making it a premium housing market at 63% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Rossville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 880 per 100,000, 55% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 33.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Rossville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Rossville has a population of 1,173 with a density of 184 people per square mile. The median age is 53.6 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.8%), with 13.4% Black.

Population

1,173
Total Population
184
People / sq mi
53.6yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
6.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Rossville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.1%
21% above US avg
Spanish4.9%
63% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rossville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rossville is $121,116, which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Rossville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$121,116
61% above US avg
Per Capita Income$58,488
Avg Weekly Wage$1,098
IRS Avg AGI$90,011

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.3%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)823
County GDP$2,044M

Business (County)

Restaurants38
Healthcare45
Retail102
Manufacturing59

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,574
26% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.56%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.9 min
Work from Home14.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Rossville is $459,800, 63% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $539,680.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$459,800
63% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$539,680
Median List Price$485,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$485,000
$/Sq Ft$209
Homes Sold7
Sale-to-List Ratio99.6%
Price Drops17.7%
Inventory17

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,574
26% below US avg
Effective Rate0.56%
In Rossville, 34.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.4% report depression. 20.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.9%
9% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure33.3%
Asthma10.6%
COPD5.8%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.5%
Physical Inactivity20.0%
Depression28.4%
Mental Distress18.5%
Physical Distress12.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.0%
Checkup Rate76.3%
Premature Death11,140/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access36.1%
Healthcare Facilities45
Rossville has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 880 per 100,000 (55% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Rossville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property879.8/100K
55% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft879.8/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson146.6/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Rossville has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall57.0 inches
50% above US avg
Snowfall1.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²)
Population Density184/sq mi
Coordinates35.0380°N, 89.5417°W
County FIPS47047
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 33.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.7%
D 28.4%

Winner: Republican by 42.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.7%
0% below US avg
High School+96.0%
School Test Score5.08
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density184/sq mi
Total Area6.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities45
Restaurants38
Retail Stores102

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
FEMA Disaster Declarations182
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.9 min
Work from Home14.2%

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