Cookeville, Tennessee
Among the top 9% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 55% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 37% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 8% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 91% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 56% of US places
- top 8% for income tax
- top 11% for commute time
- bottom 2% for school quality
Cookeville is a mid-size city in Tennessee with about 35,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include income tax, commute time, and estimated total tax burden. It rates lower on sales tax and school quality.
Official websitecookeville-tn.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, humid summers · Cold winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.6 in4.1 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$48k25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 74% of US places
Home Value$241k69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$855better than 57% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 43% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.62%better than 79% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax9.55%better than 2% of US places
Estimated total tax burden6.25%better than 89% of US places
Unemployment6.1%better than 30% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)36°F63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation59.6 in95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall6.1 inbetter than 66% of US places
Sunny Days183 daysbetter than 11% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 24% of US places
Comfortable Days94 daysbetter than 78% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk64.9better than 51% of US places
Air Quality43 AQIbetter than 66% of US places
School Quality29.3better than 2% of US places
Violent Crime1619/100kbetter than 14% of US places
Property Crime2776/100kbetter than 9% of US places
Community
Population34,96796th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age29.58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2658th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9850th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4471st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)81.3%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.3%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)10.1%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.5%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.8%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 89% of US places
Walkability8.9/20better than 81% of US places
Airport Distance65 mibetter than 58% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.7%better than 41% of US places
Amenities Nearby40.61better than 35% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 87% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cookeville an affordable place to live?
- Cookeville is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 74% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Cookeville?
- The median home value in Cookeville is $241k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Cookeville?
- Median household income in Cookeville is $48k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Cookeville?
- Median gross rent in Cookeville is $855 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Cookeville safe?
- Cookeville is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1619/100k (better than 14%). Property crime is 2776/100k.
- What is the weather like in Cookeville?
- Cookeville averages 75°F in July and 36°F in January, with 59.6 in of annual precipitation and about 183 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Cookeville?
- Public-school quality in Cookeville is below average, scoring better than 2% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Cookeville?
- The average one-way commute in Cookeville is 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)