Guys is a small town of 385 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $41,563
and a 12.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Guys stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Guys is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Guys 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: 88.2
Guys's overall cost of living index is 88.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Guys costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Guys, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$121,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$740
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,563
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Guys's violent crime rate is 397.0 per 100,000 residents
— 4% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
397.0 /100k
Property Crime
1634.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Guys is served primarily by McNairy County.
Metric
Guys, TN
National Avg
School District
McNairy County
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Guys sees average highs of 49.2°F in January
and 90.0°F in July,
with 58.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Guys's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Guys roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $121,200 and median rent is $740/month.
Guys's violent crime rate is 397.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1634.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Guys are operated by McNairy County.
The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
5.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Guys, TN has a population of 385, a median household income of $41,563, and an unemployment rate of 12.8%.
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.
Guys averages 49.2°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.8 inches
with about 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Guys, TN is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 38339, 38367.
The population of Guys, Tennessee is 385 with a median age of 51.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Guys: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $121,200, median household income $41,563, crime index 94 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Guys side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.