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Rives, TN — ZIP 38253

Population: 917 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 38253 (Rives, TN) is $202,068 — up 9.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $105,000 after a median 51 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$202,068

Median home value

+9.6%

1-year change

51

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$202,068
1-year appreciation
+9.6%
3-year appreciation
+19.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$202,068
House Price Index (state)
475.9 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$105,000
Median list price
$549,000
Median price per sqft
$102
Median days on market
51 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+2.8%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, drought, earthquake, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.5°F
Average high
69.5°F
Average low
49.5°F
Annual precipitation
57.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail (38 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Everett-Stewart Regional Airport (UCY) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+40 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
25.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.6%
Median annual property tax
$855
Households with broadband internet
60.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,547
Average weekly wage
$882
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 38253State medianUS median
Median home value$202,068$269,649$289,727
Median sale price$105,000$315,000$325,000
Median days on market51 days73 days51 days
Median annual property tax$855$970$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 38253?
$202,068.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 38253?
$105,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 38253?
Median days on market: 51 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 38253?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, drought, earthquake, heatWave.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 38253?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 38253?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 38253?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 38253?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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