At a Glance
Median Income
$42,969
$19,022 per capita
Home Value
$106,200
Zillow: $151,197
Median Rent
$792/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
71.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
25.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
20.2% smoking rate
How Trion Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Trion's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Trion a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Trion residents earn a median household income of $42,969 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,022. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 388 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Trion is $106,200 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,197. Median rent is $792/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
20.8% of adults in Trion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
71.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Trion has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,215
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density546/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born19.8%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,969
Per Capita$19,022
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty25.4%
County GDP$736M
Avg Weekly Wage$845
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,200
Rent$792
Ownership58.2%
Zillow$151,197
Housing Units840
Rent Burden28.1%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death14,488/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain58.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation658 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+71.2%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute23 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Trion was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
19.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.