At a Glance
Median Income
$48,214
$29,924 per capita
Home Value
$150,200
Zillow: $180,063
Median Rent
$823/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
353/100K
1,212/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
78.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
22.7% smoking rate
How Stevenson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stevenson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stevenson a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stevenson residents earn a median household income of $48,214 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,924. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,192 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stevenson is $150,200 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,063. Median rent is $823/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Stevenson reports 353 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,212/100K.
Education
15.8% of adults in Stevenson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
78.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stevenson has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,947
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density253/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,214
Per Capita$29,924
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$2,144M
Avg Weekly Wage$950
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,200
Rent$823
Ownership61.3%
Zillow$180,063
Housing Units1,155
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent353/100K
Property1,212/100K
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking22.7%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death13,932/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain60.2 in/yr
Elevation617 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+78.8%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Stevenson was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.