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Surgoinsville, TN
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Surgoinsville, TN
At a Glance
How Surgoinsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Surgoinsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Surgoinsville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Surgoinsville residents earn a median household income of $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,281. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 876 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Surgoinsville is $170,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,233. Median rent is $1,013/month, with 40.4% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Surgoinsville reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 451/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.3% of adults in Surgoinsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Surgoinsville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.