Grundy
6.1
High score (8-10)
Grundy County has no realistic warm case — it's consistently one of the poorest counties in Tennessee.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Grundy County sits on the Cumberland Plateau between Tracy City and Altamont, former coal country that never recovered after the mines closed. The Sewanee: The University of the South is in adjacent Franklin County which gives the plateau region some intellectual presence nearby. Grundy itself is economically stressed and the community is organized around survival. Very limited infrastructure.
Lower score (below 6)
Grundy County is consistently ranked among Tennessee's poorest counties and has been for most of the state's history. The isolation is physical and economic — the plateau location takes effort to get in and out of, and the coal economy left nothing behind when it went. The social world is built around extended family ties in a community that's been contracting for decades. Not a viable setting for an outsider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Grundy, Tennessee?
$93k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Grundy, Tennessee?
Women marry at 30
How common is a college degree in Grundy, Tennessee?
39% men have degree
What's the average male height in Grundy, Tennessee?
177 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Grundy, Tennessee?
Local women avg 30.0