At a Glance
Median Income
$19,756
$13,312 per capita
Home Value
$530,200
Zillow: $280,638
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
91.2% high school+
Obesity Rate
41.1%
23.6% smoking rate
How Sequatchie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sequatchie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sequatchie a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sequatchie residents earn a median household income of $19,756 , which is 74% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,312. 79.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 588 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sequatchie is $530,200 , 88% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,638. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Education
7.9% of adults in Sequatchie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sequatchie has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population496
Median Age24.7 yrs
Density477/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$19,756
Per Capita$13,312
Unemployment
Poverty79.5%
County GDP$1,192M
Avg Weekly Wage$979
Housing
F
Home Value$530,200
Rent
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$280,638
Housing Units150
Rent Burden26.1%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking23.6%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death13,069/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain63.7 in/yr
Elevation664 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed243 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Sequatchie was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 243 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.