Tennessee
Scotts Hill is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 1,158. Residents earn $37,837 per year, which is 50% below the national average.
Based on current data, Scotts Hill receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Scotts Hill offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Scotts Hill is $37,837, 50% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. The poverty rate of 48.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Scotts Hill is $114,200, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $618 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Scotts Hill is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 509 per 100,000, 74% below the national average.
12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Scotts Hill enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $37,837 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,566 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $896 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,302 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 48.7% |
| 293% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 299 |
| County GDP | $457M |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,988 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.74% |
| Commute Time | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |
| Census Median | $114,200 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $155,570 |
| Census Median Rent | $618 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,988 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.74% |
| Obesity | 39.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.9% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 9.8% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% |
| Depression | 32.0% |
| Mental Distress | 22.4% |
| Physical Distress | 16.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 14,620/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 44.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 509.2/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 305.5/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 203.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.9 inches |
| 50% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 497 ft (151 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 316/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5183°N, 88.2523°W |
| County FIPS | 47039 |
Winner: Republican by 69.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 316/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Retail Stores | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |