Rogersville is a small town of 4,630 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $45,797
and a 10.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rogersville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Rogersville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rogersville 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: 85.4
Rogersville's overall cost of living index is 85.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rogersville costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rogersville, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$170,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$641
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
49.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,797
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Rogersville's violent crime rate is 151.4 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
151.4 /100k
Property Crime
1665.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Rogersville is served primarily by Hawkins County.
Metric
Rogersville, TN
National Avg
School District
Hawkins County
—
Elementary Schools
9
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rogersville sees average highs of 45.3°F in January
and 85.5°F in July,
with 48.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.3 inches of snow per year.
Rogersville's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rogersville roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $170,700 and median rent is $641/month.
Rogersville's violent crime rate is 151.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1665.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Rogersville are operated by Hawkins County.
The district has 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.
19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rogersville, TN has a population of 4,630, a median household income of $45,797, and an unemployment rate of 10.6%.
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.
Rogersville averages 45.3°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.8 inches
with about 6.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rogersville, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 37857.
The population of Rogersville, Tennessee is 4,630 with a median age of 41.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rogersville: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $170,700, median household income $45,797, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rogersville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
