Wildwood Lake, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Bradley County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,490 Population 291/sq mi density
$61,824 Median Income $27,067 per capita
$196,600 Home Value $305,821 Zillow
$832 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$61,824 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$196,600 home value, $832/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Wildwood Lake, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,824
18% below
$27,067 per capita
Home Value
$196,600
30% below
Zillow: $305,821
Median Rent
$832/mo
28% below
19.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
55% below
82.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
19.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Wildwood Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wildwood Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
82%
Home Value
70%
Rent
72%
Poverty
157%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
167%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wildwood Lake a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wildwood Lake residents earn a median household income of $61,824 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,067. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,478 business establishments, including 215 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wildwood Lake is $196,600 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,821. Median rent is $832/month, with 19.1% 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 1982.

Education

15.3% of adults in Wildwood Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 82.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wildwood Lake has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,490
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density291/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born10.1%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$61,824
Per Capita$27,067
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty19.5%
County GDP$6,669M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,046

Housing

A+
Home Value$196,600
Rent$832
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$305,821
Housing Units1,562
Rent Burden19.1%

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,765/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
Elevation818 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+82.6%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Wildwood Lake was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
10.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
There are 215 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.