Scotts Hill, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Decatur County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,158 Population 316/sq mi density
$37,837 Median Income $20,566 per capita
$114,200 Home Value $171,501 Zillow
$618 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
135 Violent Crime/100K 673 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$37,837 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,200 home value, $618/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Scotts Hill, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,837
50% below
$20,566 per capita
Home Value
$114,200
59% below
Zillow: $171,501
Median Rent
$618/mo
47% below
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
135/100K
65% below
673/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
48.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
22.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Scotts Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
41%
Rent
53%
Poverty
393%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Scotts Hill 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

Scotts Hill residents earn a median household income of $37,837 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,566. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 48.7% 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 Scotts Hill is $114,200 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,501. Median rent is $618/month, with 29.5% 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 1986.

Safety & Crime

Scotts Hill reports 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 673/100K.

Education

12.7% of adults in Scotts Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Scotts Hill has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,158
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density316/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$37,837
Per Capita$20,566
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty48.7%
County GDP$457M
Avg Weekly Wage$896

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,200
Rent$618
Ownership61.8%
Zillow$171,501
Housing Units532
Rent Burden29.5%

Crime

F
Violent135/100K
Property673/100K

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death14,620/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain56.9 in/yr
Elevation497 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute30 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Scotts Hill was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.