Warren County, Tennessee
Among the top 6% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 94% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 52% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 9% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 36% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 73% of US counties
- top 5% for estimated total tax burden
- top 9% for income tax
- bottom 4% for sales tax
Warren County is a county in Tennessee with about 41,000 residents. It grades A for affordability and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include estimated total tax burden, income tax, and monthly owner costs. It rates lower on school quality and sales tax.
Official websitewarrencountytn.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.1 in3.8 in
muggy 97%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$53k28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 81% of US counties
Home Value$150k44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$734better than 71% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 88% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.49%better than 87% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax9.55%better than 4% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden4.55%better than 95% of US counties
Unemployment3.9%better than 67% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)38°F62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation54.9 in85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall4.1 inbetter than 65% of US counties
Sunny Days221 daysbetter than 34% of US counties
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 27% of US counties
Comfortable Days88 daysbetter than 73% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk63.5better than 36% of US counties
School Quality38.3better than 12% of US counties
Violent Crime1526/100kbetter than 15% of US counties
Property Crime1469/100kbetter than 26% of US counties
Community
Population41,16363rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.339th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2546th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0051st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5065th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)84.1%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.6%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)9.5%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.3%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 29% of US counties
Walkability5.3/20better than 27% of US counties
Airport Distance59 mibetter than 74% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access79.5%better than 29% of US counties
Amenities Nearby6.80better than 76% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 86% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Warren County an affordable place to live?
- Warren County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 81% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Warren County?
- The median home value in Warren County is $150k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Warren County?
- Median household income in Warren County is $53k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Warren County?
- Median gross rent in Warren County is $734 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Warren County safe?
- Warren County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1526/100k (better than 15%). Property crime is 1469/100k.
- What is the weather like in Warren County?
- Warren County averages 77°F in July and 38°F in January, with 54.9 in of annual precipitation and about 221 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Warren County?
- Public-school quality in Warren County is below average, scoring better than 12% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Warren County?
- The average one-way commute in Warren 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)