The Town FilesByrdstown, Tennessee
Town in Pickett County · population 798 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $163,400
- Household income
- $27,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 42.8
Byrdstown is a town of 798 people in Pickett County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $163,400, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better for a vacation home than 94% of Tennessee towns, better for cycling than 90% of Tennessee towns, quieter than 88% of Tennessee towns.
How Byrdstown ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Byrdstown is worth $163,400, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 6.1 times the median household income of $27,000, which is more affordable than 3% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $307 a month. 51.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Byrdstown | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $163,400 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $307 | $863 |
| Median household income | $27,000 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.1× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 51.4% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.7% | — |
Who lives in Byrdstown
| People | Byrdstown | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.3% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.3% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.1% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 15.9 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.1% | 88.2% |
Weather in Byrdstown
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 26.7°F. About 54.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.8 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 94 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Byrdstown since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1974 about 4.8 miles from the town center and killed 5. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 12 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 15, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 11, 2008.
Severe weather in Pickett County since 1996
Pickett County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 17, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4712: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado |
| April 21, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4594: Severe Winter Storms |
Jobs and pay in Pickett County
Pickett County had 942 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $40,357 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Byrdstown itself the ACS puts it at 8.4%.
Public schools in Byrdstown
2 public schools with 587 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickett County Elementary | PK-8 | 396 | 12.8 |
| Pickett Co High School | 9-12 | 191 | 12.7 |
Towns near Byrdstown
- Albany, KY8.1 mi · 1,760 people · home $111,100
- Jamestown, TN14.8 mi · 1,935 people · home $135,000
- Livingston, TN16.8 mi · 3,905 people · home $123,000
- Allardt, TN19.3 mi · 555 people · home $157,600
- Burkesville, KY19.7 mi · 1,388 people · home $117,300
- Celina, TN20.6 mi · 1,422 people · home $203,200
- Grimsley, TN21.9 mi · 1,219 people · home $150,600
- Monticello, KY24.2 mi · 5,753 people · home $132,400
Byrdstown questions
Is Byrdstown, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Byrdstown scores better for retirees than 66% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 88%. 27.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.8).
How much does a house cost in Byrdstown?
The median owner-occupied home in Byrdstown is valued at $163,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $27,000, so homes cost about 6.1 times income. Median rent is $307 a month.
What is the weather like in Byrdstown?
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 26.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.6 inches of precipitation a year and 3.8 inches of snow.
Does Byrdstown get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Byrdstown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1974. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)