Rows tagged local are specific to Fort Campbell North (Census ACS); state rows are state averages; metro-area rows are inherited from Clarksville, TN. Home value is ACS owner-reported (not a Zillow sale price).
Cost of living
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Cost-of-living index (US=100)
91.7
metro-area
#52 of 200 metros
Grocery index (US=100)
94.3
metro-area
#47 of 200 metros
Big Mac price (est.)
$5.22
metro-area
#52 of 200 metros
Median household income
$52,677
local
#2893 of 3,220 cities
Median wage (all occupations)
$31,829
local
#2917 of 3,220 cities
Who lives here
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Median age
31.9 years
metro-area
#6 of 200 metros
Bachelor's degree or higher (25+)
28.0%
metro-area
#151 of 200 metros
Foreign-born residents
5.4%
metro-area
#151 of 200 metros
Homes that are owner-occupied
62.1%
metro-area
#152 of 200 metros
Economy
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Unemployment rate
16.76%
local
#3208 of 3,220 cities
Population growth (5-yr)
-11.7%
local
#3181 of 3,220 cities
Housing — what your money buys
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Median home price
$292,990
local
#1351 of 3,220 cities
Home price ÷ income (affordability)
4.7×
local
#2205 of 3,220 cities
1-yr home appreciation
-0.7%
metro-area
#149 of 200 metros
Price per square foot
$154
local
#1254 of 3,220 cities
Typical home size (implied)
1,900 sqft
Median rent (monthly)
$1,383
local
#1421 of 3,220 cities
Homes for sale (inventory)
1,885
Median days on market
23
metro-area
#134 of 200 metros
Taxes
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Total tax burden (est. % of income)
9.6%
state
#2 of 200 metros
Combined sales tax
6.00%
state
#189 of 200 metros
State income tax (top rate)
4.00%
Capital gains tax
4.00%
state
#1 of 200 metros
High earners
No special surtax
Social Security in retirement
Not taxed — does not tax Social Security benefits
Effective property tax rate
0.68%
local
#655 of 3,220 cities
Median property tax paid
$1,415
local
#294 of 3,220 cities
Health & childcare
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Life expectancy at birth
73.4 years
metro-area
#181 of 200 metros
Healthcare (annual, single adult)
$6,300
state
#17 of 200 metros
Uninsured (share of residents)
9.1%
metro-area
#111 of 200 metros
Primary care providers per 100k
43
metro-area
#194 of 200 metros
Childcare (annual, infant, center)
$9,000
state
#25 of 200 metros
Vehicles & commute
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Annual registration
$120
state
#13 of 200 metros
Vehicle property tax (annual)
1.44% of value (~$403/yr)
state
#1 of 200 metros
Emissions testing
Not required
Emissions detail
No vehicle emissions testing
DMV & license offices
1
Avg commute to work
9 min
local
#1 of 3,220 cities
Commute by driving alone
79.5%
metro-area
#173 of 200 metros
Solo drivers commuting 30+ min
32.1%
metro-area
#108 of 200 metros
Utilities & fuel
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Electricity
15.0¢/kWh
state
#32 of 200 metros
Avg monthly electric bill
$135
state
#32 of 200 metros
Gasoline
$3.10/gal
state
#3 of 200 metros
Natural gas (avg monthly bill)
$70
state
#69 of 200 metros
Water & sewer (avg monthly bill)
$81
state
#132 of 200 metros
Home internet (avg monthly bill)
$78
state
#106 of 200 metros
Insurance
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Home insurance (annual)
$2,200
state
#129 of 200 metros
Auto insurance (annual)
$2,200
state
#51 of 200 metros
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Main natural hazards
Notable hazards: tornadoes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed.
FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk)
81.4 — Relatively Moderate
metro-area
#34 of 200 metros
Flood insurance (annual, NFIP)
$700
state
#61 of 200 metros
Earthquake insurance (annual)
$250
state
#149 of 200 metros
Climate & air quality
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner)
42
metro-area
#57 of 200 metros
Cooling degree-days (AC load)
1,700
metro-area
#128 of 200 metros
Homes with air conditioning (state)
95%
state
#87 of 200 metros
Heating degree-days (heat load)
3,600
metro-area
#94 of 200 metros
Days per year ≥ 90°F
37
metro-area
#113 of 200 metros
Days per year ≥ 100°F
1
metro-area
#105 of 200 metros
Avg summer high (state)
89°F
metro-area
#113 of 200 metros
Avg winter low
30°F
metro-area
#89 of 200 metros
Annual precipitation
50.5"
metro-area
#162 of 200 metros
Annual snowfall
4.7"
metro-area
#83 of 200 metros
Sunshine (% of possible)
60%
metro-area
#85 of 200 metros
Plant hardiness zone
7a
Frost window
04-10 → 11-01
Safety
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Violent crime (per 100k, state avg)
260
state
#185 of 200 metros
Property crime (per 100k, state avg)
1,700
state
#157 of 200 metros
Local amenities & recreation
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Grocery stores
20
metro-area
#169 of 200 metros
Parks
10
Hiking areas
15
Golf courses
8
Shooting ranges
3
Lakes
2
Permits
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Building permit difficulty (1–5)
2
state
#1 of 200 metros
Permit detail
Generally easy
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.