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Lynnville is a small town of 382 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $57,500
and a 15.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lynnville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lynnville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lynnville 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: 87.2
Lynnville's overall cost of living index is 87.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lynnville costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lynnville, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$111,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$694
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lynnville's violent crime rate is 210.4 per 100,000 residents
— 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
210.4 /100k
Property Crime
1096.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lynnville is served primarily by Giles County.
Metric
Lynnville, TN
National Avg
School District
Giles County
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
38.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lynnville sees average highs of 49.1°F in January
and 91.0°F in July,
with 59.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.9 inches of snow per year.
Lynnville's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lynnville roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $111,200 and median rent is $694/month.
Lynnville's violent crime rate is 210.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1096.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lynnville are operated by Giles County.
The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
38.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lynnville, TN has a population of 382, a median household income of $57,500, and an unemployment rate of 15.3%.
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.
Lynnville averages 49.1°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.1 inches
with about 0.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lynnville, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38472.
The population of Lynnville, Tennessee is 382 with a median age of 45.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lynnville: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $111,200, median household income $57,500, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lynnville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
