South Pittsburg, TN

South Pittsburg is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 3,040. Residents earn $54,347 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

3,040 Population 370/sq mi density

$54,347 Median Income $27,728 per capita

$160,700 Home Value $173,086 Zillow

$796 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent

56°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr

266 Violent Crime/100K 665 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.6 / 5.0

$54,347 median income, 3.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$160,700 home value, $796/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

266 violent crimes/100K (30% below avg)

Education

1.7 / 5.0

8.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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4 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near South Pittsburg, TN.

Name	Description
James Thomas Fitz-Gerald, Jr.	Captain, USAF. Marker is at the intersection of Elm Avenue and 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on Elm Avenue.
Birthplace of Jobyna Lancaster Ralston-Arlen	1899 -1967. Marker is on South Cedar Avenue (Tennessee Route 27), on the right when traveling south.
Christmas Night Shootout	1927. Marker is at the intersection of 3rd Street and Cedar Avenue on 3rd Street.
McReynolds High School	Marker is on North Cedar Avenue (Tennessee Route 27) south of Old Jasper Road, on the right when traveling south.