Slayden, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Dickson County County

1.6 /5.0

D Poor

128 Population 84/sq mi density

$700 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent

59°F Avg Temperature

Overall

1.6 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Education

1.6 / 5.0

7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Slayden, TN

At a Glance

Median Rent

$700/mo

40% below

27.2% of income on rent

Bachelor's Degree+

7.8%

77% below

79.4% high school+

Unemployment

3.2%

11% below

5.9% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

37.7%

17% above

20.6% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

59°F

How Slayden Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Rent

60%

Poverty

48%

Bachelor's

23%

Unemployment

89%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Slayden a Good Place to Live?

1.6 / 5.0 - Poor

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

7.8% of adults in Slayden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 79.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Slayden 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 51.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population128

Median Age49.5 yrs

Density84/mi²

Male / Female48% / 52%

Foreign Born6.3%

Veterans12.7%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$30,839

Unemployment3.2%

Poverty5.9%

County GDP$2,981M

Avg Weekly Wage$995

Housing

Home Value

Rent$700

Ownership66.7%

Zillow$326,355

Housing Units81

Rent Burden27.2%

Health

Obesity37.7%

Diabetes11.3%

Smoking20.6%

Heart Disease6.3%

Premature Death11,706/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F

Rain51.1 in/yr

Elevation736 ft

Education

Bachelor's+7.8%

High School+79.4%

Graduate+2.4%

School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%

Commute38 min

Broadband47.6%

Internet Speed98 Mbps

EV Stations8

Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Slayden was built in 1992.

The nearest airport is Nashville International (45 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.

28.1% of the population has a disability.

There are 126 restaurants in the area.

The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.