Bradley County, Tennessee
Among the top 16% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 46% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 42% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 2% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 51% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 84% of US counties
- top 8% for estimated total tax burden
- top 9% for income tax
- bottom 4% for sales tax
Bradley County is a county in Tennessee with about 109,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include estimated total tax burden, income tax, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on school quality and sales tax.
Official websitebradleyco.net (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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Precipitation 5.3 in4.3 in
muggy 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$61k51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 54% of US counties
Home Value$210k71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$917better than 33% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 45% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.52%better than 84% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax9.55%better than 4% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden4.96%better than 92% of US counties
Unemployment5.4%better than 37% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)41°F68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation57.9 in92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.1 inbetter than 76% of US counties
Sunny Days221 daysbetter than 34% of US counties
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 27% of US counties
Comfortable Days80 daysbetter than 52% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk73.4better than 26% of US counties
School Quality33.7better than 6% of US counties
Violent Crime1900/100kbetter than 8% of US counties
Property Crime2002/100kbetter than 14% of US counties
Community
Population108,85982nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.935th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2546th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9518th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5673rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)83.9%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.6%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.9%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.0%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.7%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 59% of US counties
Walkability6.0/20better than 49% of US counties
Airport Distance109 mibetter than 44% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.8%better than 67% of US counties
Amenities Nearby10.38better than 87% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 56% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Bradley County an affordable place to live?
- Bradley County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 54% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Bradley County?
- The median home value in Bradley County is $210k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Bradley County?
- Median household income in Bradley County is $61k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Bradley County?
- Median gross rent in Bradley County is $917 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Bradley County safe?
- Bradley County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1900/100k (better than 8%). Property crime is 2002/100k.
- What is the weather like in Bradley County?
- Bradley County averages 79°F in July and 41°F in January, with 57.9 in of annual precipitation and about 221 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Bradley County?
- Public-school quality in Bradley County is below average, scoring better than 6% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Bradley County?
- The average one-way commute in Bradley County is 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)