Davidson
Tennessee

What stands out

What stands out about Davidson County: the overdose death rate is in the top 2% of American counties (54 per 100,000), homeownership is in the bottom 3% of American counties (54%), and natural-hazard risk is in the top 4% of American counties (97 of 100). Within Tennessee it ranks 12th of 95 counties for the overdose death rate.

Where you are

You live in Davidson County, Tennessee. 709,786 people live here with you. The population grew 0.7% last year, and more Americans moved out than in (net -3,581).

Tennessee has no income tax on wages, and its tax on interest and dividends was fully repealed in 2021. It has one of the highest combined sales-tax rates in the country and taxes groceries at a reduced rate. Nashville and the surrounding counties have had a decade of rapid growth and price increases; the rest of the state remains inexpensive. There is no estate or inheritance tax.

Money

The typical household here brings in $71,863 a year, higher than 78% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $83,096. Unemployment runs 2.8%, lower than 72% of American counties. 16% of workers work from home.

Tennessee has no state income tax, so none of that goes to the state.

Home

The median home costs $435K, pricier than 89% of American counties, about 3.9 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $1,387 a month. Property tax is 0.63% of home value, roughly $2,232 a year on that median home, lower than 74% of American counties. 54% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.9 per 1,000 residents, higher than 51% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 54 people per 100,000 in 2024, one of the harder-hit counties in the country.

A child born here can expect to live 75.4 years, shorter than 55% of American counties. There are 5,339 active physicians in the county, about 75.2 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 3.8 of 5 stars. 13.3% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 2.64 where 3.0 is national grade level, lower than 89% of American counties. 90% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Democratic by 28 points. 62% of eligible voters turned out. Under Tennessee law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is banned with narrow exceptions, and marijuana is illegal.

Weather and risk

The year averages 61°F, highs near 72 and lows near 50, warmer than 71% of American counties. About 52 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 97 out of 100, riskier than 96% of American counties; the county has had 28 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 285 Mbps down, faster than 91% of American counties. There are 3 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 1.1 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 18 breweries, 23 museums.