Surgoinsville, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Hawkins County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,246 Population 392/sq mi density
$47,500 Median Income $27,281 per capita
$170,000 Home Value $235,917 Zillow
$1,013 Median Rent 40.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$170,000 home value, $1,013/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Surgoinsville, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,500
37% below
$27,281 per capita
Home Value
$170,000
40% below
Zillow: $235,917
Median Rent
$1,013/mo
13% below
40.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
37% below
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
18.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
29% above
22.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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)

Income
63%
Home Value
60%
Rent
87%
Poverty
145%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Surgoinsville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 2.9% (19% 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 $235,917. 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.

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 (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,246
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density392/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$27,281
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty18.0%
County GDP$2,436M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,000
Rent$1,013
Ownership83.2%
Zillow$235,917
Housing Units932
Rent Burden40.4%

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking22.7%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,677/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
Elevation1,319 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute24 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Surgoinsville was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.