Living in Sumner County, Tennessee

Sumner County is a county in Tennessee with a population of around 175,989, part of the Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, TN MSA metro area. The main communities are Hendersonville, Gallatin, Portland.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,785/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $420K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.7%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 49°F) and hot summers (highs around 84°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Sumner County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 40 and a predominantly working-class population (28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.