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Saulsbury, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Fayette County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
247 Population 405/sq mi density
$43,226 Median Income $23,766 per capita
$107,200 Home Value $137,674 Zillow
$680 Median Rent 17.1% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
658 Violent Crime/100K 3,947 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$43,226 median income, 20.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,200 home value, $680/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
658 violent crimes/100K (73% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Saulsbury, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,226
42% below
$23,766 per capita
Home Value
$107,200
62% below
Zillow: $137,674
Median Rent
$680/mo
42% below
17.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
658/100K
73% above
3,947/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
82% below
79.0% high school+
Unemployment
20.9%
481% above
53.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Saulsbury Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
38%
Rent
58%
Poverty
432%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
581%
Crime
173%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Saulsbury a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Saulsbury residents earn a median household income of $43,226 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,766. The unemployment rate stands at 20.9% (481% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 53.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 823 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Saulsbury is $107,200 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,674. Median rent is $680/month, with 17.1% 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 1995.

Safety & Crime

Saulsbury reports 658 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,947/100K.

Education

6.0% of adults in Saulsbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 79.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Saulsbury has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population247
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density405/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans22.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$43,226
Per Capita$23,766
Unemployment20.9%
Poverty53.6%
County GDP$2,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,098

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,200
Rent$680
Ownership52.6%
Zillow$137,674
Housing Units130
Rent Burden17.1%

Crime

F
Violent658/100K
Property3,947/100K

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death11,140/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain57.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation564 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+79.0%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Broadband44.0%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Saulsbury was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
36.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.