Ethridge is a small town of 572 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $53,333
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ethridge stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Ethridge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ethridge 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: 91.0
Ethridge's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ethridge costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ethridge, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$170,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$850
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,333
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Ethridge's violent crime rate is 140.5 per 100,000 residents
— 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
140.5 /100k
Property Crime
799.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ethridge is served primarily by Lawrence County.
Metric
Ethridge, TN
National Avg
School District
Lawrence County
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ethridge sees average highs of 48.6°F in January
and 88.0°F in July,
with 58.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Ethridge's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ethridge roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $170,600 and median rent is $850/month.
Ethridge's violent crime rate is 140.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 799.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ethridge are operated by Lawrence County.
The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.
17.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ethridge, TN has a population of 572, a median household income of $53,333, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
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.
Ethridge averages 48.6°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.8 inches
with about 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ethridge, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38456.
The population of Ethridge, Tennessee is 572 with a median age of 29.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ethridge: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $170,600, median household income $53,333, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ethridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
