Tennessee
Tennessee Ridge is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 1,546. Residents earn $56,583 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Tennessee Ridge receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Tennessee Ridge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Tennessee Ridge is $56,583, 25% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Tennessee Ridge is $151,800, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $881 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Tennessee Ridge enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,583 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,573 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $839 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,834 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 148 |
| County GDP | $214M |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 13 |
| Retail | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,371 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.56% |
| Commute Time | 35.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
| Census Median | $151,800 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $218,902 |
| Census Median Rent | $881 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,371 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.56% |
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.4% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 9.9% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.4% |
| Depression | 32.8% |
| Mental Distress | 23.0% |
| Physical Distress | 16.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 14,336/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 54.8 inches |
| 44% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 713 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 412/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3181°N, 87.7679°W |
| County FIPS | 47083 |
Winner: Republican by 58.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.9% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 412/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail Stores | 20 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 35.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |