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Rutledge, TN
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Rutledge, TN
At a Glance
How Rutledge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rutledge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rutledge a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rutledge residents earn a median household income of $41,000 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,087. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 378 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rutledge is $152,300 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,202. Median rent is $568/month, with 32.4% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Rutledge reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,849/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.5% of adults in Rutledge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 80.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rutledge has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.