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Cookeville, TN

Cookeville, TN.

Population: 960 (Census ACS)

1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, cold wave, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index (state)
484.9 (+0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$799/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$887/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,502/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,564/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
91.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
T T U Child Development Lab

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, cold wave, ice storm, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 47% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
59.8 in
Annual snowfall
6.1 in

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
30
Days with Good air quality
323
Days with Moderate air quality
36
Highest AQI recorded (year)
66

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Obed Wild & Scenic River (48 mi)
National parks include
Obed Wild & Scenic River, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Stones River National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Schiff Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field (CSV) (25 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
MONROE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER, COOKEVILLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
35
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Employment & development

Total county employment
30,620
Average weekly wage
$961
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
629

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

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Common questions

What is typical rent in Cookeville, TN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,102/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cookeville, TN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, cold wave, ice storm, strong wind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Cookeville, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 47% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cookeville, TN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cookeville, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cookeville, TN?
1 schools (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the air quality in Cookeville, TN?
Good. Median AQI: 30. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cookeville, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 91.9 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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