Walnut Hill, TN

Tennessee · Metropolitan Area

Walnut Hill is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 2,480. Residents earn $65,074 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
2,480 Population 605/sq mi density
$65,074 Median Income $27,780 per capita
$172,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$65,074 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$172,500 home value
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,074
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $172,500
39% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.7%
9% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.9%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.9%
19% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Walnut Hill Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,480
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density605/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,074
Per Capita$27,780
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,880M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$172,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression31.7%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.9 in/yr
Elevation1,705 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.7%
High School+89.1%
School Score5.08

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Libraries7

Is Walnut Hill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Walnut Hill receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Walnut Hill stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Walnut Hill is $65,074, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 0.0% 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.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Walnut Hill is $172,500, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

30.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Walnut Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches, including 12.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Walnut Hill has a population of 2,480 with a density of 605 people per square mile. The median age is 46.6 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.9%), with 2.7% Hispanic.

Population

2,480
Total Population
605
People / sq mi
46.6yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
4.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.3%
Female 44.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Walnut Hill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.6%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Walnut Hill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Walnut Hill is $65,074, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Walnut Hill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,074
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,780
Avg Weekly Wage$1,193
IRS Avg AGI$68,374

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,219
County GDP$11,880M

Business (County)

Restaurants355
Healthcare462
Retail558
Manufacturing131

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,964
13% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.30%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.3 min
Work from Home12.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Walnut Hill is $172,500, 39% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$172,500
39% below US avg
Median List Price$224,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$224,900
$/Sq Ft$216
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio90.5%
Price Drops30.0%
Inventory10

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$882
1 Bedroom$924
2 Bedrooms$1,118
3 Bedrooms$1,445
4 Bedrooms$1,644

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,964
13% above US avg
Effective Rate2.30%
In Walnut Hill, 34.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 31.7% report depression. 23.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Walnut Hill vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.9%
9% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure32.6%
Asthma11.1%
COPD6.7%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.6%
Physical Inactivity23.3%
Depression31.7%
Mental Distress20.2%
Physical Distress13.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate85.2%
Checkup Rate76.3%
Premature Death12,612/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.8/10
Exercise Access58.9%
Healthcare Facilities462

Crime Rates: Walnut Hill vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Safety Score

Walnut Hill has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.9 inches
21% above US avg
Snowfall12.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,705 ft (520 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density605/sq mi
Coordinates36.5679°N, 82.2657°W
County FIPS47163
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 30.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 55-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77%
D 22%

Winner: Republican by 55 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.7%
9% below US avg
High School+89.1%
School Test Score5.08
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density605/sq mi
Total Area4.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities462
Restaurants355
Retail Stores558

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.3 min
Work from Home12.7%

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