Valley Forge, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Carter County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,900 Population 601/sq mi density
$50,259 Median Income $40,359 per capita
$145,500 Home Value $196,621 Zillow
$736 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,259 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,500 home value, $736/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Valley Forge, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,259
33% below
$40,359 per capita
Home Value
$145,500
48% below
Zillow: $196,621
Median Rent
$736/mo
37% below
28.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
69% below
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
23.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Valley Forge Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Valley Forge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
52%
Rent
63%
Poverty
96%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Valley Forge 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

Valley Forge residents earn a median household income of $50,259 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,359. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 880 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Valley Forge is $145,500 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,621. Median rent is $736/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Education

10.3% of adults in Valley Forge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Valley Forge has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,900
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density601/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,259
Per Capita$40,359
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$1,556M
Avg Weekly Wage$915

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,500
Rent$736
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$196,621
Housing Units1,027
Rent Burden28.2%

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking23.4%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death12,616/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation1,687 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute21 min
Broadband77.4%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Valley Forge was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.