Bruceton is a small town of 1,311 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $54,740
and a 2.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bruceton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bruceton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bruceton 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: 86.1
Bruceton's overall cost of living index is 86.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bruceton costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bruceton, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$95,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$661
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,740
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bruceton's violent crime rate is 133.7 per 100,000 residents
— 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
133.7 /100k
Property Crime
1403.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bruceton is served primarily by Hollow Rock - Bruceton.
Metric
Bruceton, TN
National Avg
School District
Hollow Rock - Bruceton
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bruceton sees average highs of 48.6°F in January
and 89.5°F in July,
with 51.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.7 inches of snow per year.
Bruceton's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bruceton roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $95,200 and median rent is $661/month.
Bruceton's violent crime rate is 133.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1403.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bruceton are operated by Hollow Rock - Bruceton.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
14.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bruceton, TN has a population of 1,311, a median household income of $54,740, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%.
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.
Bruceton averages 48.6°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.6 inches
with about 2.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bruceton, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38317.
The population of Bruceton, Tennessee is 1,311 with a median age of 49.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bruceton: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $95,200, median household income $54,740, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bruceton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
