Luttrell is a small town of 917 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $37,292
and a 4.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Luttrell stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Luttrell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Luttrell 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
Luttrell's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Luttrell costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Luttrell, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$126,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$622
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,292
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Luttrell's violent crime rate is 230.3 per 100,000 residents
— 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
230.3 /100k
Property Crime
1291.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Luttrell is served primarily by Union County.
Metric
Luttrell, TN
National Avg
School District
Union County
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Luttrell sees average highs of 47.4°F in January
and 87.0°F in July,
with 53.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.0 inches of snow per year.
Luttrell's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Luttrell roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $126,300 and median rent is $622/month.
Luttrell's violent crime rate is 230.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1291.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Luttrell are operated by Union County.
The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
7.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Luttrell, TN has a population of 917, a median household income of $37,292, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%.
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.
Luttrell averages 47.4°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.4 inches
with about 3.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Luttrell, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 37779.
The population of Luttrell, Tennessee is 917 with a median age of 46.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Luttrell: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $126,300, median household income $37,292, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Luttrell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
