The Town FilesEstill Springs, Tennessee
Town in Franklin County · population 2,267 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $204,000
- Household income
- $59,205
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 36
- Median age
- 46.9
Estill Springs is a town of 2,267 people in Franklin County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $204,000, close to the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks easier by car than 92% of Tennessee towns, better for first-time buyers than 86% of Tennessee towns, quieter than 83% of Tennessee towns.
How Estill Springs 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 Estill Springs is worth $204,000, close to the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $59,205, which is more affordable than 64% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $825 a month. 84.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Estill Springs | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $204,000 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $825 | $863 |
| Median household income | $59,205 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 84.2% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Estill Springs
| People | Estill Springs | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.9 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.8% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 21.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.3% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.6% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 15.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 23.4 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.2% | 88.2% |
Weather in Estill Springs
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 28.9°F. About 60.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.8 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 28 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 79 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Estill Springs since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1974 about 1.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 72 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 25, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 2, 2012.
Severe weather in Franklin County since 1996
Franklin County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4514: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3473: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Franklin County
Franklin County had 11,619 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,979 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Estill Springs itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Estill Springs
1 public school with 398 students, about 15.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek Elementary | PK-5 | 398 | 15.9 |
Towns near Estill Springs
- Decherd, TN4.5 mi · 2,379 people · home $144,600
- Winchester, TN5.0 mi · 9,375 people · home $216,900
- Tullahoma, TN9.2 mi · 20,339 people · home $251,900
- Cowan, TN9.5 mi · 1,759 people · home $174,500
- Sewanee, TN12.7 mi · 2,535 people · home $465,500
- Lynchburg, Moore County metropolitan government, TN12.9 mi · 6,461 people · home $285,300
- Manchester, TN14.6 mi · 12,212 people · home $237,400
- Huntland, TN15.9 mi · 886 people · home $183,100
Estill Springs questions
Is Estill Springs, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Estill Springs scores better for retirees than 33% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 83%. 17.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.9).
How much does a house cost in Estill Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Estill Springs is valued at $204,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,205, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $825 a month.
What is the weather like in Estill Springs?
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 28.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.6 inches of precipitation a year and 2.8 inches of snow.
Does Estill Springs get tornadoes?
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Estill Springs 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)