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Sardis, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Decatur County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
463 Population 185/sq mi density
$40,536 Median Income $24,428 per capita
$112,800 Home Value $157,933 Zillow
$613 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
389 Violent Crime/100K 1,556 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$40,536 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,800 home value, $613/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
389 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Sardis, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,536
46% below
$24,428 per capita
Home Value
$112,800
60% below
Zillow: $157,933
Median Rent
$613/mo
47% below
37.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
389/100K
2% above
1,556/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
64% below
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
22.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Sardis Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
40%
Rent
53%
Poverty
183%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
167%
Crime
102%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sardis a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sardis residents earn a median household income of $40,536 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,428. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 299 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sardis is $112,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,933. Median rent is $613/month, with 37.5% 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 1984.

Safety & Crime

Sardis reports 389 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,556/100K.

Education

12.1% of adults in Sardis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sardis has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population463
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density185/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$40,536
Per Capita$24,428
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty22.7%
County GDP$457M
Avg Weekly Wage$896

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,800
Rent$613
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$157,933
Housing Units248
Rent Burden37.5%

Crime

F
Violent389/100K
Property1,556/100K

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death14,620/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain59.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation496 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute36 min
Broadband76.8%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Sardis was built in 1984.
35.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.