Tennessee
Tusculum is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 3,304. Residents earn $71,458 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
Based on current data, Tusculum receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Tusculum offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Tusculum is $71,458, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Tusculum is $247,800, 12% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $832 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Tusculum is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 38 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 376 per 100,000, 81% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Tusculum enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches, including 7.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 94.0% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.0% |
| 55% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,458 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,912 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $973 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,592 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,573 |
| County GDP | $3,396M |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Healthcare | 161 |
| Retail | 229 |
| Manufacturing | 86 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,155 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.27% |
| Commute Time | 18.6 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |
| Census Median | $247,800 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $311,926 |
| Census Median Rent | $832 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,155 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.27% |
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% |
| Depression | 29.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 12,932/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 161 |
| Total Violent | 37.6/100K |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Murder | 37.6/100K |
| 496% above US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 375.7/100K |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 112.7/100K |
| Theft | 263.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.4 inches |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 7.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,457 ft (444 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 680/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1750°N, 82.7454°W |
| County FIPS | 47059 |
Winner: Republican by 65.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.3% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 680/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 161 |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Retail Stores | 229 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 18.6 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |