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Minor Hill is a small town of 707 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $42,371
and a 3.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Minor Hill stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Minor Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Minor Hill 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: 89.2
Minor Hill's overall cost of living index is 89.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Minor Hill costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Minor Hill, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$110,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$886
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
48.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,371
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Minor Hill'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
Minor Hill is served primarily by Giles County.
Metric
Minor Hill, 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
9.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Minor Hill sees average highs of 48.2°F in January
and 88.1°F in July,
with 58.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Minor Hill's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Minor Hill roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $110,400 and median rent is $886/month.
Minor Hill'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 Minor Hill are operated by Giles County.
The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
9.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Minor Hill, TN has a population of 707, a median household income of $42,371, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%.
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.
Minor Hill averages 48.2°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.6 inches
with about 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Minor Hill, TN is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 38473, 38460.
The population of Minor Hill, Tennessee is 707 with a median age of 27.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Minor Hill: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $110,400, median household income $42,371, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Minor Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
