At a Glance
Median Income
$61,964
$32,991 per capita
Home Value
$183,700
Zillow: $245,829
Median Rent
$1,014/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
75.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
15.4% smoking rate
How Tunnel Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tunnel Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tunnel Hill 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
Tunnel Hill residents earn a median household income of $61,964 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,991. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,230 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tunnel Hill is $183,700 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,829. Median rent is $1,014/month, with 25.4% 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 1972.
Education
13.0% of adults in Tunnel Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
75.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tunnel Hill has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,122
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density564/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,964
Per Capita$32,991
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$2,269M
Avg Weekly Wage$864
Housing
A+
Home Value$183,700
Rent$1,014
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$245,829
Housing Units423
Rent Burden25.4%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,551/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation851 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+75.9%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed212 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Tunnel Hill was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 212 Mbps.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.