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Crossville.
About
Life in Crossville
Crossville is a community of 12,265 people in Tennessee. The median household income is $48,802, median rent runs about $815 per month, and median home values are around $246,300. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.
Crossville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
22.9%
Foreign-Born
3.8%
Broadband Internet
92.2%
of households
Population Growth
+8.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Crossville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Crossville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (62.0%), and 3.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.0%
of residents
65 and Older
19.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.8%
of households
Married Couples
46.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.26
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 31% below TN average
Rent, home values, and income in Crossville
In Crossville, rent runs 31% below the TN average, and home values are 14% below the TN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
34.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
11.0%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$857
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
51.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1992
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $306,626 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts above TN average
Unemployment in Crossville
Unemployment in Cumberland County, which includes Crossville, is 1 percentage points higher than the TN average.
Unemployment rate
Crossville: Cumberland County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cumberland County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Crossville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.5 min avg
How Crossville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Crossville, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 59 mi
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Small hub1.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 93 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Major hub12.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 59% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Crossville runs 59% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
524.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,251.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Crossville Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
67.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cumberland County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cumberland County, which includes Crossville, the most common type is winter weather, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Drought | $325,000 |
| 2024 | 11 | Drought | $30,000 |
| 2023 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.1M |
| 2022 | 11 | Winter Storm | $8,000 |
| 2021 | 16 | Winter Weather | $123,000 |
| 2020 | 15 | Winter Weather | $3.3M |
| 2019 | 11 | Winter Weather | $11,000 |
| 2018 | 20 | Winter Weather | $33,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cumberland County, county-wide
Air Quality30 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Putnam County, TN (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 29 miles from Crossville) is typically good — 323 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
30
Good Days
323
per year
Moderate Days
36
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Putnam County, TN (29 mi away)
Climate82°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Crossville has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
47°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
57.5"
Annual Snowfall
14.1"
Hot Days/Year
7
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
84
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
140
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 26°F | 4.95" |
| Feb | 48°F | 30°F | 5.13" |
| Mar | 56°F | 36°F | 5.44" |
| Apr | 66°F | 44°F | 5.47" |
| May | 74°F | 53°F | 5.18" |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.93" |
| Jul | 83°F | 64°F | 5.46" |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 3.61" |
| Sep | 77°F | 57°F | 4.14" |
| Oct | 68°F | 45°F | 3.14" |
| Nov | 56°F | 36°F | 4.74" |
| Dec | 47°F | 30°F | 5.34" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Crossville
Crossville has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
12.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Cumberland Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Crossville
Crossville's student/teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
17.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Obed Wild & Scenic River, 26 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Crossville
Crossville has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Obed Wild & Scenic River (26 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Obed Wild & Scenic River
Wild & Scenic River
26 mi awayBig South Fork National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
45 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
71 mi awayMill Springs Battlefield National Monument
National Monument
79 mi awayStones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
79 mi awayRussell Cave National Monument
National Monument
81 mi awayGreat Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park
89 mi awayCumberland Gap National Historical Park
National Historical Park
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in Crossville
Art Circle Public Library
3 East Street, Crossville
Cities Near Crossville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Crossville FAQ
Is Crossville, Tennessee affordable?⌄
Crossville's median rent is $815/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $48,802/year. Median home value is $246,300.
Is Crossville, Tennessee safe?⌄
Crossville's violent crime rate was 524 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2252 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Crossville, Tennessee?⌄
Cumberland County, which includes Crossville, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Crossville, Tennessee?⌄
The cost of living in Crossville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $815/month and median household income is $48,802/year. The median home value is $246,300. About 35% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Crossville, Tennessee?⌄
The average commute in Crossville is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from