At a Glance
Median Income
$57,917
$26,700 per capita
Home Value
$181,800
Zillow: $387,009
Median Rent
$743/mo
41.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
17.8% smoking rate
How Wartrace Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wartrace's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wartrace 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
Wartrace residents earn a median household income of $57,917 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,700. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,069 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wartrace is $181,800 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $387,009. Median rent is $743/month, with 41.9% 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 1952.
Education
23.9% of adults in Wartrace hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wartrace has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population737
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density838/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$57,917
Per Capita$26,700
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$2,921M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$181,800
Rent$743
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$387,009
Housing Units398
Rent Burden41.9%
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,720/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain60.3 in/yr
Elevation903 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 21%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Wartrace was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.