Houston County , Tennessee
Population: 8,293 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $54,475 Home $150,100 Rent $685/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 8,293 residents, Houston 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 Houston County in the bottom 13% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$54,475
Median Income
household
$150,100
Home Value
median
$685/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $54,475 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,169 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% |
| Median Home Value | $150,100 |
| Median Gross Rent | $685/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 81.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.8% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 8,293 |
| Median Age | 44.2 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 13.7% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
39.5%
Obesity
14.7%
Diabetes
20.5%
Smoking
42.4%
High Blood Pressure
30.1%
No Physical Activity
31.7%
Depression
39.7%
Insufficient Sleep
74.5%
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Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 13.1 · 13th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
45.87
🌀 Hurricane
24.70
🔥 Wildfire
2.96
❄️ Winter Storm
7.45
🌍 Earthquake
72.33
☀️ Drought
30.88
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