Tennessee
Rutherford is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 1,203. Residents earn $50,000 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rutherford receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Rutherford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rutherford is $50,000, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Rutherford is $91,500, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $718 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 627 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 1,254 per 100,000, 36% below the national average.
19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Rutherford enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 95.8% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.2% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,000 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,837 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $863 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,111 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 674 |
| County GDP | $1,407M |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Healthcare | 68 |
| Retail | 105 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,121 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.32% |
| Commute Time | 27.1 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |
| Census Median | $91,500 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $139,078 |
| Median List Price | $219,500 |
| Median List Price | $219,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $78 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.7% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $718 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,507 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,578 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,730 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,211 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,696 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,121 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.32% |
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.2% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.7% |
| Depression | 30.5% |
| Mental Distress | 22.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 11,927/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 25.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 68 |
| Total Violent | 627.2/100K |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 627.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,254.5/100K |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 179.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,075.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 54.7 inches |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 3.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 523/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1221°N, 88.9929°W |
| County FIPS | 47183 |
Winner: Republican by 58.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.9% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.92 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 523/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 68 |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Retail Stores | 105 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 27.1 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |