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Hartsville.
About
Life in Hartsville
Hartsville/Trousdale County is a community of 11,805 people in Tennessee. The median household income is $72,747, median rent runs about $853 per month, and median home values are around $337,600. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Hartsville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Foreign-Born
2.2%
Broadband Internet
89.7%
of households
Population Growth
+8.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.2% foreign-born, most often from Dominican Republic
Who lives in Hartsville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hartsville, the largest foreign-born group is from Dominican Republic (36.4%), and 5.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.6%
of residents
65 and Older
12.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.8%
of households
Married Couples
52.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.55
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 28% below TN average
Rent, home values, and income in Hartsville
In Hartsville, rent runs 28% below the TN average, and home values are 18% above the TN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
32.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
14.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,166
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $325,388 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TN
Unemployment in Hartsville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Trousdale County, which includes Hartsville, is close to the TN average.
Unemployment rate
Hartsville: Trousdale County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Trousdale County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Hartsville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area
Commute33.9 min avg
How Hartsville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hartsville, most residents drive alone to work (86%), and 43% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 34 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 51% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Hartsville/Trousdale County Sheriff's Office, which covers Hartsville, runs 51% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
162.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
779.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Hartsville/Trousdale County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 4 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
6.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Trousdale County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Trousdale County, which includes Hartsville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 4 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | Flash Flood | $45,000 |
| 2024 | 5 | Drought | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 7 | Hail | $355,000 |
| 2022 | 4 | Hail | None reported |
| 2021 | 4 | Tornado | $70,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,220 |
| 2019 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2018 | 4 | Flash Flood | $15,000 |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Trousdale County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sumner County, TN (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 18 miles from Hartsville) is typically good — 248 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
248
per year
Moderate Days
109
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Sumner County, TN (18 mi away)
Climate88°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hartsville has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
70°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
50°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
55.4"
Annual Snowfall
4.6"
Hot Days/Year
42
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
81
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
124
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 27°F | 4.73" |
| Feb | 53°F | 30°F | 4.89" |
| Mar | 60°F | 37°F | 4.97" |
| Apr | 71°F | 45°F | 4.95" |
| May | 79°F | 55°F | 5.49" |
| Jun | 87°F | 64°F | 4.21" |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 3.93" |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 4.02" |
| Sep | 83°F | 59°F | 3.47" |
| Oct | 72°F | 47°F | 3.32" |
| Nov | 60°F | 37°F | 3.79" |
| Dec | 50°F | 31°F | 4.94" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hartsville
Hartsville has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.5%
of residents
Highpoint Health-trousdale With Ascension Saint
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Macon Community Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 11.4 mi away · Lafayette
Highpoint Health-riverview With Ascension Saint Th
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 14.6 mi away · Carthage
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.
Education15.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hartsville
Hartsville's student/teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 14.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
14.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Stones River National Battlefield, 39 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hartsville
Hartsville has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Stones River National Battlefield (39 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
39 mi awayMammoth Cave National Park
National Park
56 mi awayBig South Fork National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
83 mi awayAbraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
87 mi awayObed Wild & Scenic River
Wild & Scenic River
89 mi awayMill Springs Battlefield National Monument
National Monument
91 mi awayFort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
98 mi awayRussell Cave National Monument
National Monument
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Hartsville
Fred A. Vaught Memorial Library
211 White Oak Street, Hartsville
Cities Near Hartsville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Hartsville FAQ
Is Hartsville, Tennessee affordable?⌄
Hartsville's median rent is $853/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $72,747/year. Median home value is $337,600.
Is Hartsville, Tennessee safe?⌄
Hartsville is policed by the Hartsville/Trousdale County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 163 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 780 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hartsville, Tennessee?⌄
Trousdale County, which includes Hartsville, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hartsville, Tennessee?⌄
The cost of living in Hartsville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $853/month and median household income is $72,747/year. The median home value is $337,600. About 33% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hartsville, Tennessee?⌄
The average commute in Hartsville is 34 minutes, which is longer 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