Samburg, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Lake County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
190 Population 404/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $25,247 per capita
$188,800 Home Value $131,387 Zillow
$597 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$188,800 home value, $597/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Samburg, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,250
45% below
$25,247 per capita
Home Value
$188,800
33% below
Zillow: $131,387
Median Rent
$597/mo
49% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.5%
90% below
75.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
24.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Samburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
67%
Rent
51%
Poverty
130%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
161%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Samburg a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Samburg residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,247. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 114 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Samburg is $188,800 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,387. Median rent is $597/month, with 32.5% 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.

Education

3.5% of adults in Samburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 75.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Samburg has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population190
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density404/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans17.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$25,247
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$151M
Avg Weekly Wage$926

Housing

A
Home Value$188,800
Rent$597
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$131,387
Housing Units157
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking24.2%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,425/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain53.2 in/yr
Elevation287 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.5%
High School+75.7%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute37 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed235 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Samburg was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Everett-Stewart Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.569 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 235 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.