What are the schools like in Algood, TN?

Algood is served primarily by Putnam County. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools.

What is the median household income in Algood?

The median household income in Algood, TN is $38,792 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.9%.

What is the weather like in Algood, TN?

Algood has an average high temperature of 47.1°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.1 inches.

Algood, TN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Algood, TN affordable or expensive?

Algood's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Algood is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $148,700 and the median rent is $798 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Algood, TN?

Algood has a violent crime rate of 312.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 888.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Algood, TN a Good Place to Live?

Algood is a small town of 3,944 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $38,792 and a 0.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Algood stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Algood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Algood city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.8

Algood's overall cost of living index is 89.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Algood costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Algood, TN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$148,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$798	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	44.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$38,792	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Algood's violent crime rate is 312.3 per 100,000 residents — 18% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

312.3 /100k

Property Crime

888.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Algood is served primarily by Putnam County.

Metric	Algood, TN	National Avg
School District	Putnam County	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Algood sees average highs of 47.1°F in January and 87.3°F in July, with 60.0 inches of annual precipitation and 6.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Algood, TN
Average High — January	47.1°F
Average High — July	87.3°F
Annual Precipitation	60.0"
Annual Snowfall	6.1"

Demographics

Metric	Algood, TN	National Avg
Population	3,944	—
Median Age	39.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.3%	22.2%
65 and over	18.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cookeville, TN 5 mi Dodson Branch, TN 9 mi Monterey, TN 11 mi Baxter, TN 11 mi Hilham, TN 15 mi

Algood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Algood, TN affordable or expensive?

Algood's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Algood roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $148,700 and median rent is $798/month.

What is the crime rate in Algood, TN?

Algood's violent crime rate is 312.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 888.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Algood?

Public schools in Algood are operated by Putnam County. The district has 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Algood, TN a good place to live?

Algood, TN has a population of 3,944, a median household income of $38,792, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Algood?

Algood averages 47.1°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.0 inches with about 6.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Algood?

The population of Algood, Tennessee is 3,944 with a median age of 39.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Algood?

Key numbers for living in Algood: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $148,700, median household income $38,792, crime index 66 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Algood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.