Saulsbury is a small town of 239 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $43,426
and a 34.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Saulsbury stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Saulsbury is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Saulsbury 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: 86.8
Saulsbury's overall cost of living index is 86.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Saulsbury costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Saulsbury, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$105,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$678
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
48.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,426
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Saulsbury's violent crime rate is 698.6 per 100,000 residents
— 84% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
698.6 /100k
Property Crime
1209.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Saulsbury, TN
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
76.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Saulsbury sees average highs of 50.0°F in January
and 91.1°F in July,
with 57.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.0 inches of snow per year.
Saulsbury's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Saulsbury roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $105,700 and median rent is $678/month.
Saulsbury's violent crime rate is 698.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1209.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Saulsbury, TN has a population of 239, a median household income of $43,426, and an unemployment rate of 34.8%.
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.
Saulsbury averages 50.0°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.8 inches
with about 2.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Saulsbury, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38067.
The population of Saulsbury, Tennessee is 239 with a median age of 29.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Saulsbury: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $105,700, median household income $43,426, crime index 133 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Saulsbury side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
