At a Glance
Median Income
$35,957
$27,135 per capita
Home Value
$151,600
Zillow: $282,640
Median Rent
$645/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
13.1%
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
22.9% smoking rate
How Spring City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Spring City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Spring City a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Spring City residents earn a median household income of $35,957 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,135. The unemployment rate stands at 13.1% (264% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 635 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Spring City is $151,600 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,640. Median rent is $645/month, with 28.3% 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 1973.
Education
14.6% of adults in Spring City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spring City has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,299
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density830/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$35,957
Per Capita$27,135
Unemployment13.1%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$2,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,099
Housing
A
Home Value$151,600
Rent$645
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$282,640
Housing Units1,123
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death13,334/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain59.4 in/yr
Elevation773 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute25 min
Broadband76.1%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Spring City was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.