At a Glance
Home Value
$275,000
Zillow: $397,747
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
19.6% smoking rate
How Talking Rock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Talking Rock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Talking Rock a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Talking Rock is $275,000 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $397,747. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Education
19.3% of adults in Talking Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Talking Rock has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population89
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density43/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.6%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$40,690
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$1,588M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
Home Value$275,000
Rent
Ownership96.4%
Zillow$397,747
Housing Units49
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,079/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain58.6 in/yr
Elevation1,453 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute28 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Talking Rock was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.