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Defeated, TN

Defeated, TN.

Population: 8,183 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Defeated, TN is $280,589 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $285,000 after a median 53.5 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$280,589

Median home value

+2.0%

1-year change

53.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$280,589
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+2.7%
5-year appreciation
+20.5%
10-year appreciation
+112.9%
All-time peak (2024-07)
$281,693
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
$285,000
Median list price
$344,900
Median price per sqft
$199
1-year sale-price change
+2.7%
Median days on market
53.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
30
For-sale inventory
43
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
42
1-year forecast
+0.6%
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$758/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$948/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,160/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,508/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

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)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Carthage Elementary, Defeated Elementary, Smith County High School, Union Heights Elementary, Smith County Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
89.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 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)

Annual precipitation
58.6 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,899
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,157

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Stones River National Battlefield (39 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Bearhawks Den Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Smyrna Airport (MQY) (37 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
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Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+99 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
34.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,247
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
77.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,156
Average weekly wage
$1,050
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Finance & Insurance, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
123

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

How it compares

DefeatedState medianUS median
Median home value$280,589$269,649$289,727
Median sale price$285,000$315,000$325,000
Median days on market54 days73 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,247$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 Defeated, TN?
$280,589.
What is the median sale price in Defeated, TN?
$285,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Defeated, TN?
Median days on market: 53.5 days.
What is typical rent in Defeated, TN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,160/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Defeated, TN?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Defeated, TN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Defeated, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Defeated, TN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Defeated, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Defeated, TN?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Defeated, TN walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Defeated, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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