Rutherford, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Weakley County County
Rutherford, TN
At a Glance
How Rutherford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rutherford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rutherford a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rutherford residents earn a median household income of $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,837. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 674 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rutherford is $91,500 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,773. Median rent is $718/month, with 23.0% 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
Rutherford reports 352 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 792/100K.
Education
19.9% of adults in Rutherford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rutherford has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches.