At a Glance
Median Income
$39,677
$24,037 per capita
Home Value
$115,800
Zillow: $255,961
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
19.9% smoking rate
How Tumbling Shoals Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tumbling Shoals's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tumbling Shoals a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tumbling Shoals residents earn a median household income of $39,677 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,037. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,804 business establishments, including 158 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tumbling Shoals is $115,800 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,961. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
17.2% of adults in Tumbling Shoals hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tumbling Shoals has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population752
Median Age60.8 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$39,677
Per Capita$24,037
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$3,311M
Avg Weekly Wage$886
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,800
Rent
Ownership92.1%
Zillow$255,961
Housing Units714
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death11,839/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain53.4 in/yr
Elevation740 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute25 min
Broadband76.1%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Tumbling Shoals was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Batesville Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 158 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.