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South Pittsburg, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Marion County County
South Pittsburg, TN
At a Glance
How South Pittsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Pittsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is South Pittsburg a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
South Pittsburg residents earn a median household income of $54,347 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,728. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% 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 South Pittsburg is $160,700 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,086. Median rent is $796/month, with 24.9% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
South Pittsburg reports 266 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 665/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
8.4% of adults in South Pittsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 77.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Pittsburg has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.