The Town FilesRed Boiling Springs, Tennessee
City in Macon County · population 1,205 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $194,400
- Household income
- $40,221
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 44.1
Red Boiling Springs is a city of 1,205 people in Macon County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $194,400, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks easier by car than 82% of Tennessee towns.
How Red Boiling 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 Red Boiling Springs is worth $194,400, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 4.8 times the median household income of $40,221, which is more affordable than 15% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $784 a month. 46.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Red Boiling Springs | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $194,400 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $784 | $863 |
| Median household income | $40,221 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.8× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 46.9% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Red Boiling Springs
| People | Red Boiling Springs | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.9% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 23.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 37.5% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.7% | — |
| Work from home | 1.8% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 40.8 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.9% | 88.2% |
Weather in Red Boiling Springs
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 23.6°F. About 56.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.0 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 48 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 104 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Red Boiling Springs since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 5, 2008 about 6.6 miles from the town center and killed 14. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 14 deaths and 44 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 5, 2017.
Severe weather in Macon County since 1996
Macon County has been included in 21 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 |
| June 17, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4792: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 17, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4712: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado |
Jobs and pay in Macon County
Macon County had 5,468 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,310 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Red Boiling Springs itself the ACS puts it at 9.9%.
Public schools in Red Boiling Springs
3 public schools with 913 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Boiling Springs Elementary | PK-5 | 361 | 17.2 |
| Red Boiling Springs School | 6-12 | 351 | 12.5 |
| Hermitage Springs Elementary School | PK-8 | 201 | 11.8 |
Towns near Red Boiling Springs
- Lafayette, TN10.1 mi · 5,584 people · home $213,900
- Tompkinsville, KY14.6 mi · 2,309 people · home $99,000
- Gainesboro, TN16.0 mi · 920 people · home $170,600
- Celina, TN19.2 mi · 1,422 people · home $203,200
- Hartsville/Trousdale County, TN19.6 mi · 11,615 people · home $337,600
- Carthage, TN19.6 mi · 2,291 people · home $257,300
- South Carthage, TN21.0 mi · 1,490 people · home $200,300
- Westmoreland, TN22.1 mi · 2,718 people · home $241,700
Red Boiling Springs questions
Is Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Red Boiling Springs scores better for retirees than 46% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 48%. 14.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.1).
How much does a house cost in Red Boiling Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Red Boiling Springs is valued at $194,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,221, so homes cost about 4.8 times income. Median rent is $784 a month.
What is the weather like in Red Boiling Springs?
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 23.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.5 inches of precipitation a year and 4.0 inches of snow.
Does Red Boiling Springs get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Red Boiling Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 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)