The Town FilesOlivet, Tennessee
Community in Hardin County · population 1,441 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $159,800
- Household income
- $66,635
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 48.2
Olivet is a community of 1,441 people in Hardin County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $159,800, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better for a vacation home than 96% of Tennessee towns, quieter than 90% of Tennessee towns, easier by car than 83% of Tennessee towns.
How Olivet 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 Olivet is worth $159,800, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $66,635, which is more affordable than 90% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $777 a month. 63.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Olivet | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $159,800 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $777 | $863 |
| Median household income | $66,635 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 63.8% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.5% | — |
Who lives in Olivet
| People | Olivet | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.2 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.9% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 7.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.7% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.0% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 8.8% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.2% | 88.2% |
Weather in Olivet
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 30.3°F. About 59.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.0 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 66 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 71 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Olivet since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on February 5, 2008 about 6.4 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 25 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 3, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 15, 2011.
Severe weather in Hardin County since 1996
Hardin County has been included in 28 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 |
| June 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4878: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Hardin County
Hardin County had 8,376 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,188 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Olivet itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Olivet
- Savannah, TN2.6 mi · 7,213 people · home $160,200
- Nixon, TN7.2 mi · 514 people · home $130,100
- Crump, TN7.9 mi · 1,594 people · home $151,500
- Adamsville, TN10.9 mi · 2,265 people · home $148,600
- Michie, TN16.5 mi · 679 people · home $166,500
- Clifton, TN16.5 mi · 2,651 people · home $122,100
- Eastview, TN21.8 mi · 763 people · home $153,300
- Scotts Hill, TN21.9 mi · 877 people · home $113,500
Olivet questions
Is Olivet, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Olivet scores better for retirees than 14% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 90%. 17.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.2).
How much does a house cost in Olivet?
The median owner-occupied home in Olivet is valued at $159,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,635, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $777 a month.
What is the weather like in Olivet?
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 30.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.2 inches of precipitation a year and 1.0 inches of snow.
Does Olivet get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Olivet since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on February 5, 2008. 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)