Tennessee · Metropolitan Area
Valley Forge is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 1,900. Residents earn $50,259 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Valley Forge receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Valley Forge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Valley Forge is $50,259, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. 11.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Valley Forge is $145,500, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $736 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Valley Forge enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 6.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,259 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,359 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $915 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,024 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 880 |
| County GDP | $1,556M |
| Restaurants | 82 |
| Healthcare | 84 |
| Retail | 141 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,250 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.23% |
| Commute Time | 20.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $145,500 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $10,000 |
| Median List Price | $10,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $186 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $736 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.2% |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,250 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.23% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.1% |
| Heart Disease | 7.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.1% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 10.4% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.2% |
| Depression | 33.5% |
| Mental Distress | 23.0% |
| Physical Distress | 17.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 12,616/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 84 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.0 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 6.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,687 ft (514 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 601/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3042°N, 82.1948°W |
| County FIPS | 47019 |
Winner: Republican by 63.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.3% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 601/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 84 |
| Restaurants | 82 |
| Retail Stores | 141 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 20.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |