Washington County, Tennessee
Among the top 16% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 42% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 45% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 5% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 60% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 84% of US counties
- top 4% for park & nature access
- top 9% for income tax
- bottom 4% for sales tax
Washington County is a county in Tennessee with about 133,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include park & nature access, income tax, and estimated total tax burden. It rates lower on school quality and sales tax.
Official websitewashingtoncountytn.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.7 in3.0 in
humid 71%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$59k44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 41% of US counties
Home Value$211k71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$890better than 36% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 46% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.60%better than 75% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax9.55%better than 4% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden5.32%better than 90% of US counties
Unemployment5.0%better than 45% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)37°F58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.3 in63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall7.3 inbetter than 59% of US counties
Sunny Days233 daysbetter than 45% of US counties
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 52% of US counties
Comfortable Days74 daysbetter than 35% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk61.2better than 38% of US counties
School Quality33.9better than 6% of US counties
Violent Crime1338/100kbetter than 20% of US counties
Property Crime2354/100kbetter than 9% of US counties
Community
Population133,28285th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.137th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2139th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9830th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3747th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)87.4%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.7%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.9%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.5%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.6%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 74% of US counties
Walkability6.1/20better than 53% of US counties
Airport Distance114 mibetter than 41% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.0%better than 68% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.73better than 44% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 96% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Washington County an affordable place to live?
- Washington County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 41% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Washington County?
- The median home value in Washington County is $211k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Washington County?
- Median household income in Washington County is $59k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Washington County?
- Median gross rent in Washington County is $890 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Washington County safe?
- Washington County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1338/100k (better than 20%). Property crime is 2354/100k.
- What is the weather like in Washington County?
- Washington County averages 75°F in July and 37°F in January, with 47.3 in of annual precipitation and about 233 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Washington County?
- Public-school quality in Washington County is below average, scoring better than 6% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Washington County?
- The average one-way commute in Washington County is 21 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)