Dyer County , Tennessee

Population: 36,681 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $54,973 Home $159,500 Rent $760/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 36,681 residents, Dyer County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Tennessee and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Dyer County in the top 13% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with earthquake risk the dominant local risk.

$54,973
Median Income
household
$159,500
Home Value
median
$760/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $54,973
Per Capita Income $37,628
Poverty Rate 17.9%
Median Home Value $159,500
Median Gross Rent $760/mo
Owner Occupied 62.4%
Renter Occupied 37.6%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 36,681
Median Age 40 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 21.6%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

39.4%
Obesity
14.9%
Diabetes
20.5%
Smoking
42.6%
High Blood Pressure
30.5%
No Physical Activity
31.8%
Depression
43.3%
Insufficient Sleep
76.0%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Moderate

Overall risk score: 86.6  ·  87th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
88.39
🌀 Hurricane
51.56
🔥 Wildfire
24.62
❄️ Winter Storm
83.13
🌍 Earthquake
97.61
☀️ Drought
81.74

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