Ramer is a small town of 386 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $56,250
and a 4.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ramer stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Ramer is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ramer 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: 87.9
Ramer's overall cost of living index is 87.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ramer costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ramer, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$114,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$741
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Ramer'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
Ramer is served primarily by McNairy County.
Metric
Ramer, 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
9.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ramer sees average highs of 49.1°F in January
and 90.3°F in July,
with 59.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.0 inches of snow per year.
Ramer's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ramer roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $114,700 and median rent is $741/month.
Ramer'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 Ramer are operated by McNairy County.
The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
9.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ramer, TN has a population of 386, a median household income of $56,250, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%.
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.
Ramer averages 49.1°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.1 inches
with about 1.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Ramer, Tennessee is 386 with a median age of 46.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ramer: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $114,700, median household income $56,250, 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 Ramer side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.