Pickett County, Tennessee
Among the top 8% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 92% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 48% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 81% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 21% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 37% of US counties
- top 4% for estimated total tax burden
- top 6% for property tax rate
- bottom 4% for sales tax
Pickett County is a county in Tennessee with about 5,042 residents. It grades A for affordability and D for getting around. Standout strengths include estimated total tax burden, property tax rate, and natural disaster risk. It rates lower on broadband access and sales tax.
Climate
Warm, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.3 in3.7 in
muggy 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$44k11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 81% of US counties
Home Value$149k43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$720better than 75% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 81% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.40%better than 94% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax9.55%better than 4% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden4.50%better than 96% of US counties
Unemployment4.5%better than 54% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)37°F58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation57.7 in92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall8.0 inbetter than 58% of US counties
Sunny Days211 daysbetter than 23% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 34% of US counties
Comfortable Days91 daysbetter than 80% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk4.6better than 93% of US counties
School Quality35.4better than 8% of US counties
Violent Crime116/100kbetter than 92% of US counties
Property Crime232/100kbetter than 86% of US counties
Community
Population5,04210th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age51.195th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.085th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9943rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6485th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)95.2%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.3%14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.2%20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.3%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 31% of US counties
Walkability5.1/20better than 21% of US counties
Airport Distance97 mibetter than 51% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access70.8%better than 7% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.97better than 61% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 64% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Pickett County an affordable place to live?
- Pickett County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 81% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Pickett County?
- The median home value in Pickett County is $149k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Pickett County?
- Median household income in Pickett County is $44k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Pickett County?
- Median gross rent in Pickett County is $720 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Pickett County safe?
- Pickett County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 116/100k (better than 92%). Property crime is 232/100k.
- What is the weather like in Pickett County?
- Pickett County averages 76°F in July and 37°F in January, with 57.7 in of annual precipitation and about 211 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Pickett County?
- Public-school quality in Pickett 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 Pickett County?
- The average one-way commute in Pickett County is 27 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)