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Evensville, TN

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Affordability Score: 55/100

Population: 2,609 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Evensville, TN aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 2,609 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C (55/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $59,479, median home value of $188,000, median rent of $1,029 per month, and 10.0% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $925 per month (studio $700, 1BR $705, 3BR $1,220, 4BR $1,225). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $6,811 per year, consuming 11% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Evensville, TN include rent. Pressure points are education. Unemployment currently reads 9.6% and poverty 15.5% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income D
$59,479
Median household income
Education F
10.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C+
3.2x
Home value $188,000 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A-
$925/mo
2BR fair market rent (19% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B-
$6,811/yr
Center-based infant care (11% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$59,479
▼ 4% vs national
Per Capita Income
$27,673
Unemployment Rate
9.6%
Poverty Rate
15.5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$188,000
▼ 32% vs national
Median Rent
$1,029/mo
Owner Occupied
90.8%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$925/mo
▼ 23% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$700
1BR
$705
2BR
$925
3BR
$1,220
4BR
$1,225

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
▼ 20 ppt vs national
High School+
58.1%
Median Age
53.9
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$6,811/yr
11% of income
Toddler (Center)
$5,720/yr
Preschool (Center)
$5,720/yr
School-Age (Center)
$2,600/yr

What This Means

Evensville, TN receives an overall affordability grade of C (55/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 2,609. This area performs well in rent. Challenges include education. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Evensville, TN affordable?
Evensville, TN receives an overall affordability grade of C (55/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $59,479. Median home value is $188,000.
What is the cost of living in Evensville?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,029/mo. 2BR fair market rent $925/mo. Infant childcare $6,811/yr. Median home value $188,000.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →