Stewart County, Tennessee
Among the top 19% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 81% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 17% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 55% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 11% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 58% of US counties
- top 10% for estimated total tax burden
- top 18% for income tax
- bottom 3% for commute time
Stewart County is a county in Tennessee with about 14,000 residents. It grades B+ for affordability and D for getting around. Standout strengths include estimated total tax burden, income tax, and cost of living. It rates lower on sales tax and commute time.
Official websitestewartcogov.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.6 in3.9 in
muggy 94%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$57k40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 81% of US counties
Home Value$164k52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$725better than 73% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 56% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.60%better than 75% of US counties
Income Tax0.36%better than 82% of US counties
Sales Tax9.55%better than 4% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden5.23%better than 90% of US counties
Unemployment3.8%better than 69% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)37°F60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation55.1 in85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall3.8 inbetter than 66% of US counties
Sunny Days231 daysbetter than 43% of US counties
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 27% of US counties
Comfortable Days68 daysbetter than 24% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk29.4better than 69% of US counties
School Quality32.9better than 5% of US counties
Violent Crime533/100kbetter than 68% of US counties
Property Crime540/100kbetter than 70% of US counties
Community
Population13,72430th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.374th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1425th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9831st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6079th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)90.1%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.7%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.6%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.1%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time36 minbetter than 3% of US counties
Walkability4.5/20better than 9% of US counties
Airport Distance69 mibetter than 68% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access81.3%better than 38% of US counties
Amenities Nearby8.02better than 80% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 50% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Stewart County an affordable place to live?
- Stewart County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 81% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Stewart County?
- The median home value in Stewart County is $164k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Stewart County?
- Median household income in Stewart County is $57k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Stewart County?
- Median gross rent in Stewart County is $725 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Stewart County safe?
- Stewart County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 533/100k (better than 68%). Property crime is 540/100k.
- What is the weather like in Stewart County?
- Stewart County averages 79°F in July and 37°F in January, with 55.1 in of annual precipitation and about 231 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Stewart County?
- Public-school quality in Stewart County is below average, scoring better than 5% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Stewart County?
- The average one-way commute in Stewart County is 36 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)