City profile · Tennessee · Census ACS 2023

Monteagle, TN

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Monteagle - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,818
Residents
$53,005
Median income
$299,400
Median home
$925
Median rent (state)

Monteagle - the verdict

Monteagle ranks in the 24th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

24th
percentile, household income
65th
percentile, home value
7th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Monteagle, TN

Monteagle is a small town in Tennessee, home to 1,818 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Monteagle brings in $53,005 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 14.3%. Home values in Monteagle run a median of $299,400, and the median resident age is 49.0 years. Educational attainment runs 30.6% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 35.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 16 residential building permits were authorized in Monteagle (Building Boom), up 300% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 55.9°F with 67.0 inches of precipitation per year and 5.4 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Tennessee run below the national norm: the state registers 91.9 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $925 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $218 across Tennessee, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Commute times here average 17.8 minutes, with 76.1% driving alone and 9.1% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 34.3 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very Low).

Population

1,818 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Tennessee

Median Household Income

$53,005 /yr

Poverty 14.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

91.9 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Tennessee average

How does Monteagle compare to other US cities?

Where Monteagle sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 24% higher than other cities
Home value 65% pricier than other cities
Median rent 7% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Monteagle against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Tennessee only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Tennessee-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Monteagle near the bottom of Tennessee's cities

Among the 482 Tennessee cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Monteagle ranks #341 - the 0th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Monteagle only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#264 of 458
42nd percentile in Tennessee
Median Gross Rent
#341 of 482
0th percentile in Tennessee
Median Home Value
#73 of 455
84th percentile in Tennessee
Poverty Rate
#163 of 482
66th percentile in Tennessee
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#94 of 482
80th percentile in Tennessee

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Tennessee only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

24thIncome percentile

24th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Monteagle's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$299,400 35th percentile more affordable than 35% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Monteagle $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Monteagle, TN Monteagle, TN's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Monteagle, TN-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Monteagle, TN median $53,005/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Monteagle, TN's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Monteagle, TN. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 30.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 14.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 35.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,818
Median Income
$53,005
Median Home Value
$299,400
Median Age
49.0
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Labor force participation
35.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%

Climate

Avg Temperature
55.9°F
Annual Precipitation
67.0"
Annual Snowfall
5.4"

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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1,360 residents1,380 residents1,400 residents1,420 residents1,440 residents1,460 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,385 residents 1,439 residents ▲ +3.9%
Monteagle's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
16
housing units authorized
Single-Family
16
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
8.8
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 4
2020 4
2021 5
2022 5
2023 20
2024 16

Permit volume increased 300% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
17.8 minutes
Drive Alone
76.1%
Carpool
12.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
2.8%
Work from Home
9.1%

Based on 539 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Tennessee - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$58
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$40
avg/month
Total Utilities
$218
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Tennessee state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Tennessee state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Monteagle sits in

Cost of Living Index
91.9
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$925/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
34.3 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Tennessee

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1,821 people
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1,814 people
Cross Plains
1,809 people
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1,829 people
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1,832 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Monteagle's 1,818 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Leachville, AR
1,818 people
Madison Center, CT
1,818 people
Linntown, PA
1,818 people
Vernon, AL
1,819 people
Graton, CA
1,819 people
Bridgeport, IL
1,819 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Monteagle's $53,005 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Alton, IL
$53,005 median income
Dana, IN
$53,005 median income
Schoharie, NY
$53,008 median income
Jenera, OH
$53,009 median income
Arlee, MT
$53,000 median income
Pawlet, VT
$53,000 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Monteagle, TN Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Monteagle, TN - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 91.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 3.7% White 91.1% Black or African American 2.3% Asian 2.7% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.8% Two or more races 2.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Monteagle compares to nearby Tennessee cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Monteagle (this city) 1,818 $53,005
Jellico 1,821 $41,111
McEwen 1,814 $71,563
Cross Plains 1,809 $72,734
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TN NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Monteagle, TN?

What is the population of Monteagle, TN? +

Monteagle, TN counts 1,818 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Monteagle, TN? +

Median annual household income in Monteagle runs $53,005, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Monteagle? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Monteagle; the closest available measure is the Tennessee state average, a cost of living index of 91.9 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Tennessee vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Monteagle, TN? +

A typical home in Monteagle is worth $299,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Monteagle? +

Monteagle has an average annual temperature of 55.9°F, 67.0 inches of precipitation, and 5.4 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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