Tennessee
Waynesboro is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 2,483. Residents earn $45,000 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, Waynesboro receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Waynesboro has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Waynesboro is $45,000, 40% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Waynesboro is $81,400, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $469 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Waynesboro is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 123 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,233 per 100,000, 37% below the national average.
16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Waynesboro enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,000 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,255 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $895 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,066 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 296 |
| County GDP | $546M |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 41 |
| Retail | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,133 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.62% |
| Commute Time | 35.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |
| Census Median | $81,400 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $165,914 |
| Census Median Rent | $469 |
| 60% below US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,133 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.62% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 9.8% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% |
| Depression | 31.7% |
| Mental Distress | 22.5% |
| Physical Distress | 16.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 10,259/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 49.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Total Violent | 123.3/100K |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 123.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,232.5/100K |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 82.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,109.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 41.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 61.8 inches |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 714 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 580/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3235°N, 87.7593°W |
| County FIPS | 47181 |
Winner: Republican by 76.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.1% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 580/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Retail Stores | 47 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 35.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |