Sequatchie is a small town of 493 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $19,366
and a 51.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Sequatchie stands out for an affordable cost of living.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Sequatchie is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Sequatchie 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: 92.8
Sequatchie's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Sequatchie costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
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Sequatchie, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$19,366
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Sequatchie's violent crime rate is 252.5 per 100,000 residents
— 34% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
252.5 /100k
Property Crime
968.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
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Sequatchie, TN
National Avg
School District
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Elementary Schools
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Middle Schools
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Sequatchie sees average highs of 48.9°F in January
and 87.5°F in July,
with 61.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.1 inches of snow per year.
Sequatchie's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Sequatchie roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.
Sequatchie's violent crime rate is 252.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 968.6 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.
Sequatchie, TN has a population of 493, a median household income of $19,366, and an unemployment rate of 51.1%.
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.
Sequatchie averages 48.9°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 61.9 inches
with about 3.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Sequatchie, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 37374.
The population of Sequatchie, Tennessee is 493 with a median age of 24.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Sequatchie: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $19,366, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sequatchie side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
