Tennessee · Metropolitan Area
Townsend is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 570. Residents earn $84,155 per year, which is 12% above the national average.
Based on current data, Townsend receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Townsend offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Townsend is $84,155, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Townsend is $332,800, 18% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,317 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Townsend is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,208 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Townsend experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches, including 9.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $84,155 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,424 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,176 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,574 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,423 |
| County GDP | $9,079M |
| Restaurants | 246 |
| Healthcare | 258 |
| Retail | 388 |
| Manufacturing | 102 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,615 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.39% |
| Commute Time | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.2% |
| Census Median | $332,800 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $390,797 |
| Median List Price | $575,000 |
| Median List Price | $575,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $326 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.9% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,317 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,615 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.39% |
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.2% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% |
| Depression | 31.9% |
| Mental Distress | 20.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 10,637/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 258 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,207.5/100K |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,103.8/100K |
| Theft | 1,103.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 60.3 inches |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 286/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6763°N, 83.7530°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 47009 |
Winner: Republican by 47.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 286/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.5% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 258 |
| Restaurants | 246 |
| Retail Stores | 388 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.2% |