Etowah is a small town of 3,614 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $42,571
and a 18.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Etowah stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Etowah is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Etowah 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: 89.3
Etowah's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Etowah costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Etowah, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$122,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$850
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,571
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Etowah's violent crime rate is 161.3 per 100,000 residents
— 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
161.3 /100k
Property Crime
403.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Etowah is served primarily by Etowah.
Metric
Etowah, TN
National Avg
School District
Etowah
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Etowah sees average highs of 48.6°F in January
and 88.4°F in July,
with 60.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.6 inches of snow per year.
Etowah's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Etowah roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $122,500 and median rent is $850/month.
Etowah's violent crime rate is 161.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 403.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Etowah are operated by Etowah.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
17.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Etowah, TN has a population of 3,614, a median household income of $42,571, and an unemployment rate of 18.1%.
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.
Etowah averages 48.6°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.4 inches
with about 3.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Etowah, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 37331.
The population of Etowah, Tennessee is 3,614 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Etowah: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $122,500, median household income $42,571, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Etowah side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
