Tennessee Ridge is a small town of 1,400 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $50,109
and a 6.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Tennessee Ridge stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Tennessee Ridge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Tennessee Ridge 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: 89.2
Tennessee Ridge's overall cost of living index is 89.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Tennessee Ridge costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Tennessee Ridge, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$123,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$835
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,109
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Tennessee Ridge's violent crime rate is 195.1 per 100,000 residents
— 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
195.1 /100k
Property Crime
707.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Tennessee Ridge is served primarily by Houston County.
Metric
Tennessee Ridge, TN
National Avg
School District
Houston County
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Tennessee Ridge sees average highs of 46.6°F in January
and 88.9°F in July,
with 57.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.8 inches of snow per year.
Tennessee Ridge's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Tennessee Ridge roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $123,200 and median rent is $835/month.
Tennessee Ridge's violent crime rate is 195.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 707.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Tennessee Ridge are operated by Houston County.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Tennessee Ridge, TN has a population of 1,400, a median household income of $50,109, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%.
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.
Tennessee Ridge averages 46.6°F in January and 88.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.6 inches
with about 3.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Tennessee Ridge, TN is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 37178, 37175.
The population of Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee is 1,400 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Tennessee Ridge: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $123,200, median household income $50,109, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tennessee Ridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.