At a Glance
Median Income
$48,250
$23,709 per capita
Home Value
$257,100
Zillow: $320,053
Violent Crime
935/100K
3,603/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
74.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
21.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Viola Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Viola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Viola a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Viola residents earn a median household income of $48,250 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,709. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,011 business establishments, including 67 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Viola is $257,100 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,053. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Viola reports 935 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 146% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,603/100K.
Education
17.4% of adults in Viola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
74.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Viola has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population123
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density251/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans88.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,250
Per Capita$23,709
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$2,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$969
Housing
B+
Home Value$257,100
Rent
Ownership95.8%
Zillow$320,053
Housing Units64
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent935/100K
Property3,603/100K
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,917/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain54.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,030 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+74.4%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute20 min
Broadband48.0%
Internet Speed181 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Viola was founded in 1901.
The median home in Viola was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 181 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.