Tennessee · Metropolitan Area
Surgoinsville is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 2,246. Residents earn $47,500 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Surgoinsville receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Surgoinsville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Surgoinsville is $47,500, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. The poverty rate of 18.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Surgoinsville is $170,000, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,013 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Surgoinsville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 56 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 891 per 100,000, 55% below the national average.
21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Surgoinsville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches, including 6.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,500 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,281 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,065 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,305 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 876 |
| County GDP | $2,436M |
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Healthcare | 57 |
| Retail | 114 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,466 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.04% |
| Commute Time | 24.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |
| Census Median | $170,000 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $223,233 |
| Median List Price | $169,000 |
| Median List Price | $169,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $135 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.8% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,013 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,466 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.04% |
| Obesity | 41.4% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.8% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.5% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 10.1% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.5% |
| Depression | 33.4% |
| Mental Distress | 23.0% |
| Physical Distress | 17.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 13,677/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 46.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 57 |
| Total Violent | 55.7/100K |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 55.7/100K |
| Total Property | 890.9/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 111.4/100K |
| Theft | 779.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.8 inches |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 6.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,319 ft (402 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 392/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4724°N, 82.8609°W |
| County FIPS | 47073 |
Winner: Republican by 68.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.3% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 392/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 57 |
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Retail Stores | 114 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 24.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |