Tennessee · Metropolitan Area
Whitwell is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 1,863. Residents earn $62,500 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Whitwell receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Whitwell has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Whitwell is $62,500, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Whitwell is $121,700, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $834 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 469 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,816 per 100,000, near the national average.
7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Whitwell experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,500 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,068 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $979 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,226 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 588 |
| County GDP | $1,192M |
| Restaurants | 62 |
| Healthcare | 46 |
| Retail | 104 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,759 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.09% |
| Commute Time | 38.4 min |
| Work from Home | 11.9% |
| Census Median | $121,700 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $218,676 |
| Census Median Rent | $834 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,759 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.09% |
| Obesity | 41.0% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.1% |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.0% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 10.7% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.1% |
| Depression | 33.1% |
| Mental Distress | 23.3% |
| Physical Distress | 17.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 13,069/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Total Violent | 468.7/100K |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 58.6/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 410.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,816.1/100K |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 175.8/100K |
| Theft | 1,406.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 234.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 63.2 inches |
| 66% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 531/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1924°N, 85.5215°W |
| County FIPS | 47115 |
Winner: Republican by 55.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.2% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 78.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 531/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Restaurants | 62 |
| Retail Stores | 104 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 38.4 min |
| Work from Home | 11.9% |