What are the schools like in Rives, TN?

School district data for Rives is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Rives?

The median household income in Rives, TN is $36,458 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.6%.

What is the weather like in Rives, TN?

Rives has an average high temperature of 44.5°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.8 inches.

Rives, TN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Rives, TN affordable or expensive?

Rives's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rives is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $75,000 and the median rent is $1,058 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Rives, TN?

Rives has a violent crime rate of 415.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1513.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rives, TN a Good Place to Live?

Rives is a small town of 204 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $36,458 and a 6.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Rives stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Rives is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Rives 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: 88.7

Rives's overall cost of living index is 88.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Rives costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Rives, TN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$75,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,058	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$36,458	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Rives's violent crime rate is 415.7 per 100,000 residents — 9% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

415.7 /100k

Property Crime

1513.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Rives, TN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rives sees average highs of 44.5°F in January and 88.4°F in July, with 53.8 inches of annual precipitation and 5.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rives, TN
Average High — January	44.5°F
Average High — July	88.4°F
Annual Precipitation	53.8"
Annual Snowfall	5.8"

Demographics

Metric	Rives, TN	National Avg
Population	204	—
Median Age	40.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.0%	22.2%
65 and over	17.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Union City, TN 5 mi Troy, TN 6 mi Woodland Mills, TN 9 mi Obion, TN 10 mi Kenton, TN 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Rives

Rives, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

38253

Rives vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rives, TN affordable or expensive?

Rives's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Rives roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $75,000 and median rent is $1,058/month.

What is the crime rate in Rives, TN?

Rives's violent crime rate is 415.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1513.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rives?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Rives, TN a good place to live?

Rives, TN has a population of 204, a median household income of $36,458, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%. 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.

What is the weather like in Rives?

Rives averages 44.5°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.8 inches with about 5.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Rives?

Rives, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38253.

What is the population of Rives?

The population of Rives, Tennessee is 204 with a median age of 40.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rives?

Key numbers for living in Rives: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $75,000, median household income $36,458, crime index 94 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rives side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.