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Wartburg, TN

Wartburg, TN.

Population: 6,555 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Wartburg, TN is $220,043 — up 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $380,000 after a median 54 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$220,043

Typical home value

+4.8%

1-year change

54

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$220,043
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+7.0%
5-year appreciation
+27.0%
10-year appreciation
+103.6%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$221,852
House Price Index (state)
484.9 (+0.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$380,000
Median list price
$299,900
Median price per sqft
$216
1-year sale-price change
+46.2%
Median days on market
54 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
25
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
16
1-year forecast
+1.3%
New listings (monthly)
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$756/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$761/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$995/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,378/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,401/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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Central Elementary, Central High School, Morgan County Career and Technical Center, Central Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
3
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
93.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Clinch River Corporation (11.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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
58.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
60.5 in
Annual snowfall
2.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,433
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,786

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Obed Wild & Scenic River (1 mi)
National parks include
Obed Wild & Scenic River, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Rockwood Municipal Airport (RKW) (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field (CSV) (30 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
17
Hospitals include
CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER, BLOUNT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ROANE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
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)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+136 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
Housing built before 1970
31.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.7%
Median annual property tax
$939
Households with broadband internet
66.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,620
Average weekly wage
$991
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food, Other Services

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

How it compares

WartburgState medianUS median
Typical home value$220,043$269,266$288,527
Median sale price$380,000$315,000$325,000
Median days on market54 days73 days51 days
Median annual property tax$939$970$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Wartburg, TN?
$220,043.
What is the median sale price in Wartburg, TN?
$380,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Wartburg, TN?
Median days on market: 54 days.
What is typical rent in Wartburg, TN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $995/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wartburg, TN?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind.
Is Wartburg, TN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Wartburg, TN. 3 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Wartburg, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wartburg, TN?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wartburg, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Wartburg, TN?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Wartburg, TN walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Wartburg, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 91.9 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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