What are the schools like in Fincastle, TN?

School district data for Fincastle is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Fincastle?

The median household income in Fincastle, TN is $43,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.4%.

What is the weather like in Fincastle, TN?

Fincastle has an average high temperature of 45.5°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Fincastle, TN affordable or expensive?

Fincastle's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fincastle is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $116,200 and the median rent is $863 per month.

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

Fincastle has a violent crime rate of 208.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 876.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fincastle, TN a Good Place to Live?

Fincastle is a small town of 1,170 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $43,750 and a 8.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Fincastle stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

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

All Fincastle 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: 92.8

Fincastle's overall cost of living index is 92.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fincastle costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fincastle, TN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$116,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$863	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Fincastle's violent crime rate is 208.3 per 100,000 residents — 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

208.3 /100k

Property Crime

876.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Fincastle, TN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fincastle sees average highs of 45.5°F in January and 86.2°F in July, with 54.6 inches of annual precipitation and 3.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fincastle, TN
Average High — January	45.5°F
Average High — July	86.2°F
Annual Precipitation	54.6"
Annual Snowfall	3.1"

Demographics

Metric	Fincastle, TN	National Avg
Population	1,170	—
Median Age	44.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.6%	22.2%
65 and over	21.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

La Follette, TN 5 mi Jacksboro, TN 9 mi Caryville, TN 11 mi Jellico, TN 12 mi Norris, TN 13 mi

Fincastle vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fincastle, TN affordable or expensive?

Fincastle's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fincastle roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $116,200 and median rent is $863/month.

What is the crime rate in Fincastle, TN?

Fincastle's violent crime rate is 208.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 876.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fincastle?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Fincastle, TN a good place to live?

Fincastle, TN has a population of 1,170, a median household income of $43,750, and an unemployment rate of 8.4%. 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 Fincastle?

Fincastle averages 45.5°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.6 inches with about 3.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Fincastle?

The population of Fincastle, Tennessee is 1,170 with a median age of 44.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fincastle?

Key numbers for living in Fincastle: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $116,200, median household income $43,750, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fincastle side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.