Cannon County, Tennessee
Among the top 24% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 76% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 22% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 73% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 20% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 39% of US counties
- top 9% for income tax
- top 9% for estimated total tax burden
- bottom 4% for sales tax
Cannon County is a county in Tennessee with about 14,000 residents. It grades B+ for affordability and D for getting around. Standout strengths include income tax, estimated total tax burden, and violent crime. It rates lower on commute time and sales tax.
Official websitecannontn.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.3 in3.8 in
muggy 97%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$58k41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 37% of US counties
Home Value$218k73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$689better than 82% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 47% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.51%better than 85% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax9.55%better than 4% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden5.08%better than 91% of US counties
Unemployment3.3%better than 78% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)38°F63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)78°F54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation57.5 in91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall3.0 inbetter than 68% of US counties
Sunny Days183 daysbetter than 7% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 31% of US counties
Comfortable Days83 daysbetter than 60% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk22.9better than 75% of US counties
School Quality35.2better than 8% of US counties
Violent Crime158/100kbetter than 90% of US counties
Property Crime274/100kbetter than 85% of US counties
Community
Population14,48132nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.743rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1114th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0265th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6180th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.9%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.5%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.7%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.9%14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time33 minbetter than 7% of US counties
Walkability4.5/20better than 10% of US counties
Airport Distance42 mibetter than 85% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access75.0%better than 15% of US counties
Amenities Nearby10.36better than 87% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 36% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Cannon County an affordable place to live?
- Cannon County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 37% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Cannon County?
- The median home value in Cannon County is $218k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Cannon County?
- Median household income in Cannon County is $58k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Cannon County?
- Median gross rent in Cannon County is $689 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Cannon County safe?
- Cannon County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 158/100k (better than 90%). Property crime is 274/100k.
- What is the weather like in Cannon County?
- Cannon County averages 78°F in July and 38°F in January, with 57.5 in of annual precipitation and about 183 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Cannon County?
- Public-school quality in Cannon County is below average, scoring better than 8% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Cannon County?
- The average one-way commute in Cannon County is 33 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)