What are the schools like in Dickson, TN?

Dickson is served primarily by Dickson County. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

What is the median household income in Dickson?

The median household income in Dickson, TN is $65,244 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.1%.

What is the weather like in Dickson, TN?

Dickson has an average high temperature of 47.5°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Dickson, TN affordable or expensive?

Dickson's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dickson is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $229,600 and the median rent is $933 per month.

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

Dickson has a violent crime rate of 465.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2326.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dickson, TN a Good Place to Live?

Dickson is a small city of 16,051 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $65,244 and a 7.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Dickson stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Dickson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dickson 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: 97.4

Dickson's overall cost of living index is 97.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dickson costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Dickson, TN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$229,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$933	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,244	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Dickson's violent crime rate is 465.3 per 100,000 residents — 22% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

465.3 /100k

Property Crime

2326.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Dickson is served primarily by Dickson County.

Metric	Dickson, TN	National Avg
School District	Dickson County	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dickson sees average highs of 47.5°F in January and 86.9°F in July, with 54.1 inches of annual precipitation and 2.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dickson, TN
Average High — January	47.5°F
Average High — July	86.9°F
Annual Precipitation	54.1"
Annual Snowfall	2.5"

Demographics

Metric	Dickson, TN	National Avg
Population	16,051	—
Median Age	35.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.4%	22.2%
65 and over	14.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Burns, TN 4 mi Charlotte, TN 9 mi White Bluff, TN 9 mi Bon Aqua Junction, TN 10 mi Lyles, TN 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Dickson

Dickson, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

37055

Dickson vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dickson, TN affordable or expensive?

Dickson's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Dickson roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $229,600 and median rent is $933/month.

What is the crime rate in Dickson, TN?

Dickson's violent crime rate is 465.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2326.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dickson?

Public schools in Dickson are operated by Dickson County. The district has 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. 16.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Dickson, TN a good place to live?

Dickson, TN has a population of 16,051, a median household income of $65,244, and an unemployment rate of 7.1%. 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 Dickson?

Dickson averages 47.5°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.1 inches with about 2.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dickson?

Dickson, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 37055.

What is the population of Dickson?

The population of Dickson, Tennessee is 16,051 with a median age of 35.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dickson?

Key numbers for living in Dickson: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $229,600, median household income $65,244, crime index 118 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dickson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.