Michie is a small town of 530 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $52,222
and a 6.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Michie stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Michie is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Michie 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: 89.0
Michie's overall cost of living index is 89.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Michie costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Michie, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$151,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$714
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
86.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,222
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Michie'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
Michie is served primarily by McNairy County.
Metric
Michie, 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
10.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Michie sees average highs of 51.1°F in January
and 91.3°F in July,
with 59.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.0 inches of snow per year.
Michie's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Michie roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $151,700 and median rent is $714/month.
Michie'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 Michie are operated by McNairy County.
The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
10.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Michie, TN has a population of 530, a median household income of $52,222, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%.
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.
Michie averages 51.1°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.2 inches
with about 1.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Michie, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38357.
The population of Michie, Tennessee is 530 with a median age of 51.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Michie: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $151,700, median household income $52,222, 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 Michie side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
