Overton County, Tennessee
Among the top 9% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 91% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 46% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 39% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 24% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 26% of US counties
- top 5% for estimated total tax burden
- top 7% for property tax rate
- bottom 4% for sales tax
Overton County is a county in Tennessee with about 23,000 residents. It grades A for affordability and D for getting around. Standout strengths include estimated total tax burden, property tax rate, and income tax. It rates lower on walkability and sales tax.
Official websiteovertoncountytn.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, humid summers · Cold winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.4 in3.9 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$47k14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 69% of US counties
Home Value$156k48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$777better than 60% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 82% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.42%better than 93% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax9.55%better than 4% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden4.56%better than 95% of US counties
Unemployment3.5%better than 74% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)36°F56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation57.9 in92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall7.4 inbetter than 59% of US counties
Sunny Days196 daysbetter than 14% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 33% of US counties
Comfortable Days96 daysbetter than 87% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk22.2better than 76% of US counties
School Quality35.3better than 8% of US counties
Violent Crime890/100kbetter than 42% of US counties
Property Crime941/100kbetter than 48% of US counties
Community
Population22,57646th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.165th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.073rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0053rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5978th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)95.5%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.3%41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.9%14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.3%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.2%6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 38% of US counties
Walkability4.4/20better than 8% of US counties
Airport Distance79 mibetter than 62% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access73.4%better than 11% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.54better than 58% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 43% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Overton County an affordable place to live?
- Overton County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 69% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Overton County?
- The median home value in Overton County is $156k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Overton County?
- Median household income in Overton County is $47k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Overton County?
- Median gross rent in Overton County is $777 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Overton County safe?
- Overton County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 890/100k (better than 42%). Property crime is 941/100k.
- What is the weather like in Overton County?
- Overton County averages 75°F in July and 36°F in January, with 57.9 in of annual precipitation and about 196 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Overton County?
- Public-school quality in Overton 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 Overton County?
- The average one-way commute in Overton County is 26 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)