Summertown, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Lewis County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
793 Population 395/sq mi density
$82,695 Median Income $37,480 per capita
$196,300 Home Value $305,004 Zillow
$876 Median Rent 10.8% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$82,695 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,300 home value, $876/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Summertown, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,695
10% above
$37,480 per capita
Home Value
$196,300
30% below
Zillow: $305,004
Median Rent
$876/mo
25% below
10.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
59% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Summertown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
110%
Home Value
70%
Rent
75%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Summertown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Summertown residents earn a median household income of $82,695 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,480. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 290 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Summertown is $196,300 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,004. Median rent is $876/month, with 10.8% 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 1990.

Education

13.7% of adults in Summertown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Summertown has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population793
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density395/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$82,695
Per Capita$37,480
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$495M
Avg Weekly Wage$961

Housing

A+
Home Value$196,300
Rent$876
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$305,004
Housing Units276
Rent Burden10.8%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,691/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain62.2 in/yr
Elevation1,012 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute28 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Summertown was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Maury County Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.