Walterhill is a small town of 171 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $73,125
.
Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is
3% below the national average.
Strengths:
Walterhill stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Walterhill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Walterhill 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: 97.4
Walterhill's overall cost of living index is 97.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Walterhill costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.
Metric
Walterhill, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$233,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$73,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Walterhill's violent crime rate is 406.9 per 100,000 residents
— 7% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
406.9 /100k
Property Crime
1853.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Walterhill is served primarily by Rutherford County.
Metric
Walterhill, TN
National Avg
School District
Rutherford County
—
Elementary Schools
28
—
Middle Schools
11
—
High Schools
14
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Walterhill sees average highs of 47.9°F in January
and 89.2°F in July,
with 55.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.2 inches of snow per year.
Walterhill's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Walterhill roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $233,600 and median rent is N/A/month.
Walterhill's violent crime rate is 406.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1853.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Walterhill are operated by Rutherford County.
The district has 28 elementary, 11 middle, and 14 high schools.
29.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Walterhill, TN has a population of 171, a median household income of $73,125, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Walterhill averages 47.9°F in January and 89.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.9 inches
with about 2.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Walterhill, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 37085.
The population of Walterhill, Tennessee is 171 with a median age of 61.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Walterhill: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $233,600, median household income $73,125, crime index 100 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Walterhill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
