McNairy
Tennessee

What stands out

Against every county in America, McNairy County is unusual in three ways: the typical two-bedroom rent is in the bottom 6% of American counties ($569 a month), the property tax rate is in the bottom 8% of American counties (0.45%), and violent crime is in the top 9% of American counties (4.8 per 1,000). Within Tennessee it ranks 3rd of 95 counties for the typical two-bedroom rent, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in McNairy County, Tennessee. 25,895 people live here with you. The population grew 0.7% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +286).

Tennessee has no income tax on wages, and its tax on interest and dividends was fully repealed in 2021.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 $46,920 a year, lower than 85% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $44,747. Unemployment runs 4.6%, higher than 83% of American counties. 7% of workers work from home.

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

Home

The median home costs $170K, cheaper than 76% of American counties, about 2.1 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $569 a month. Property tax is 0.45% of home value, roughly $566 a year on that median home, lower than 92% of American counties. 79% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.8 per 1,000 residents, higher than 91% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 13 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 71.4 years, shorter than 91% of American counties. There are 16 active physicians in the county, about 6.2 per 10,000 people. 11.6% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 2.96 where 3.0 is national grade level, lower than 68% of American counties. 86% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 68 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 56% 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 73 and lows near 50, warmer than 72% of American counties. About 50 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 52 out of 100, riskier than 52% of American counties; the county has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 180 Mbps down, slower than 58% of American counties. There is 1 airport in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.6 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.