1st Advantage MortgageIn Crockett County, Tennessee, the typical household earns $62,165 a year and the typical rent is $857. Those figures describe the county, not you: compare at least three written offers by APR and total cost, and confirm the lender's license before you apply.
On this page
- Getting oriented in Crockett County
- Paychecks and income spread in Crockett County
- Work, industries and travel time in Crockett County
- Renting and owning in Crockett County
- Regional comparison for Crockett County
- Cities, towns and CDPs in Crockett County
- Budget math at the Crockett County median
- What the numbers mean for Crockett County borrowers
- People and households in Crockett County
- Checklist for Crockett County applicants
- Who licenses lenders for Crockett County residents
- Nearby and statewide guides
- Frequently asked questions
Getting oriented in Crockett County
Crockett County is home to about 13,944 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2020 to 2024 American Community Survey, which makes it the 81st most populous of 95 county-level areas in Tennessee. It covers 266 square miles of land, or about 53 people per square mile. It is one of the counties that make up the Jackson, TN metropolitan statistical area (OMB, 2023). The Census Bureau counts 5 places in the county (5 incorporated, 0 census-designated); the largest is Bells, with about 2,373 residents, or 17% of the county.
Paychecks and income spread in Crockett County
Half of Crockett County households take in less than $62,165 a year and half take in more, 11% below the Tennessee median of $69,595. In the state ranking that is 38th of 95.
| Band | Crockett County | Compared with Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 29.3% | +5.2 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 44.8% | +2.3 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 23.0% | -1.6 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 3.0% | -6.0 pts |
The spread is wide: 26% of Crockett County households make $100,000 or more, and 29% make less than $35,000. The poverty rate is 14.5%, 1 point higher than the state's 13.8%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.443 (0 is perfect equality). None of these numbers decides a Crockett County application. Lenders weigh your own documented income against your own debts.
Work, industries and travel time in Crockett County
Education and health care employs 19% of working residents, the largest share; manufacturing is next with 17%. Compared with Tennessee, the county leans toward manufacturing (17% against 13%). Averaged over the five survey years, 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking. 11% of commuters travel 45 minutes or more each way, and 6% work from home.
| Where residents work | Crockett County | Difference from Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Education and health care | 19.1% | -3.3 pts |
| Manufacturing | 17.1% | +4.5 pts |
| Retail trade | 13.1% | +1.5 pts |
| Construction | 9.0% | +1.9 pts |
| Arts, lodging and food service | 8.4% | -0.5 pts |
| Transportation, warehousing and utilities | 7.1% | 0.0 pts |
If your hours swing with the season or with overtime, size a loan payment against your base pay, not your best month.
Renting and owning in Crockett County
Renters in Crockett County pay a median of $857 a month, 28% below the Tennessee figure of $1,189. By the Census definition, 42% of Crockett County renters are cost-burdened. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $158,900, about 2.6 times the median household income. 72% of Crockett County households own their home and 28% rent. Median construction year: 1979.
| Cost | Crockett County | Tennessee figure | Median county, U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $857/mo | $1,189/mo | $877/mo |
| Median home value | $158,900 | $286,700 | $185,300 |
| Owners | 72% | 67% | 75% |
| Rent-burdened renters | 42% | 49% | 45% |
| Burdened owners | 21% | 25% | n/a |
| Mobile homes | 12.7% | 8.1% | n/a |
| Vacant units | 10% | 10% | n/a |
Regional comparison for Crockett County
Gibson County is closest, 16 miles from center to center; the sixth, Obion County, is 38 miles off. 1 of the six report a higher median household income than Crockett County; Gibson County is highest at $62,755 and Lauderdale County lowest at $49,879.
| County | Distance | Median income | Median rent | Owners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crockett County | - | $62,165 | $857/mo | 72% |
| Gibson County, TN | 16 mi | $62,755 | $819/mo | 69% |
| Haywood County, TN | 18 mi | $50,472 | $762/mo | 61% |
| Dyer County, TN | 22 mi | $58,154 | $782/mo | 62% |
| Madison County, TN | 22 mi | $60,042 | $1,123/mo | 62% |
| Lauderdale County, TN | 28 mi | $49,879 | $774/mo | 64% |
| Obion County, TN | 38 mi | $54,613 | $770/mo | 68% |
Cities, towns and CDPs in Crockett County
The table lists the 5 largest of 5 Census places in Crockett County, by population. Together all 5 hold about 6,518 people, so roughly 53% of residents live outside any named place. Maury City has the highest median household income on the list ($65,318) and Friendship the lowest ($32,153), counting places with at least 500 residents. Median rent ranges from $654 in Friendship to $1,001 in Bells. Live in one of these Crockett County communities, or between them? This is your local guide.
| Place | Type | Population | Median income | Median rent | From county center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bells | city | 2,373 | $56,027 | $1,001 | 7 mi |
| Alamo | town | 2,311 | $54,063 | $889 | 3 mi |
| Friendship | city | 692 | $32,153 | $654 | 9 mi |
| Maury City | town | 683 | $65,318 | $864 | 5 mi |
| Gadsden | town | 459 | $60,139 | $775 | 9 mi |
Budget math at the Crockett County median
How much room does a median Crockett County budget have? Take median income, subtract median rent, and check what is left under a few common debt-to-income limits.
- Median income divided by twelve: $5,180 before taxes
- Less median rent of $857, which is 17% of it
- $1,008: what a 36% ratio leaves once rent is paid
- 43% debt-to-income limit: $1,371 left for all other debt payments
Two-income households and single earners in Crockett County land in very different places on this math, so run it for your own budget.
What the numbers mean for Crockett County borrowers
What the Crockett County figures suggest, and what to check first:
- Uninsured care. 10% lack coverage here; nonprofit hospitals must publish an assistance policy, so ask for it first (guide).
- Repairs on manufactured housing. With 13% of homes here, compare a personal loan with any dealer or park repair program.
- Scams. A fee demanded before funding is a red flag; report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov (spotting scams).
People and households in Crockett County
Degree holders: 17% of adults over 25. About 10% go without health insurance.
| Indicator | Crockett County | All of Tennessee | U.S. county median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7 | 38.9 | 41.5 |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.6% | 31.1% | 22.2% |
| No high school diploma | 11.7% | 10.0% | n/a |
| No health insurance | 10.2% | 10.0% | 7.8% |
| No vehicle | 7.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 12.9% | 8.7% |
| Poverty rate | 14.5% | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 2.9% | 4.7% | 4.4% |
| Trip time | Share |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 29.6% |
| 15 to 29 min | 31.9% |
| 30 to 44 min | 27.4% |
| 45 to 59 min | 6.2% |
| 60+ min | 4.8% |
Checklist for Crockett County applicants
Quick steps for Crockett County:
- Size the loan to the bill, not to the most a lender offers.
- Ask each lender for the APR and all fees in writing.
- A Tennessee license check takes minutes; do it first.
- Confirm the first due date before setting up autopay.
Who licenses lenders for Crockett County residents
Crockett County borrowers fall under statewide rules, enforced by the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions. A CFPB complaint gets forwarded to the company for a response. Statewide data and rules: Tennessee guide.
Nearby and statewide guides
For statewide rules and data, see the Tennessee guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median household income in Crockett County?
$62,165 a year in the 2020 to 2024 Census survey, versus $69,595 for Tennessee. It ranks 38th of 95 in the state.
How much is rent in Crockett County?
Median gross rent, utilities included, is $857 a month; 42% of renters spend 30% or more of income on it.
I own my home in Crockett County. Personal loan or HELOC?
A HELOC uses the house as collateral; a personal loan usually does not. With 72% of homes owner-occupied here, many readers can compare both in writing.
What are the biggest places in Crockett County?
By population: Bells, Alamo, Friendship, Maury City, Gadsden. The county has 5 Census places in all.
Will a Crockett County address affect my match?
Beyond confirming Tennessee as your state, no. Your answers about amount, credit, income and payments are all that count.