Sale Creek, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Bledsoe County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,775 Population 92/sq mi density
$60,109 Median Income $33,462 per capita
$300,900 Home Value $305,728 Zillow
$1,086 Median Rent 36.7% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,109 median income, 1.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$300,900 home value, $1,086/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Sale Creek, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,109
20% below
$33,462 per capita
Home Value
$300,900
7% above
Zillow: $305,728
Median Rent
$1,086/mo
7% below
36.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
55% below
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Sale Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
107%
Rent
93%
Poverty
14%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sale Creek a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sale Creek residents earn a median household income of $60,109 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,462. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 189 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sale Creek is $300,900 , 7% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,728. Median rent is $1,086/month, with 36.7% 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 1993.

Education

15.3% of adults in Sale Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sale Creek has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,775
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density92/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,109
Per Capita$33,462
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$362M
Avg Weekly Wage$940

Housing

B+
Home Value$300,900
Rent$1,086
Ownership86.9%
Zillow$305,728
Housing Units1,109
Rent Burden36.7%

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,902/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain58.7 in/yr
Elevation864 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute34 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Sale Creek was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.