Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
25% of residents live below the poverty line in Allardt, against 14% in Tennessee’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. No town among the 178 in Tennessee we compare has a lower July high than Allardt. Its National Register listings include Allardt Presbyterian Church and Bruno Gernt House. Allardt has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Allardt beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 610 in 1970, 555 in 2020. The archive holds 10 old photos and papers going back to 1881 and 2 maps from 1954 on.
5 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Allardt, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Allardt.
Most working residents leave Allardt for work: only 1% work in town. Jobs based in Allardt grew to 90 in 2023, 57 more than in 2013. At 22 minutes, Allardt’s average trip to work is below both Tennessee’s towns (25 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes).
| Allardt | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.1% | 12% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by the Fentress County school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allardt ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 399 | B+ |
| Fentress Co Adult High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 4 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Adults 35 to 64 are 49% of residents (38% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 12% of residents (23% statewide). Allardt has grown 9.2% since 2020, to 606 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. Allardt’s median age is 44.6 years.
| Allardt | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6 years | 40 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 23% | 23% | 29% |
54% women, 46% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7.9 points. Across Tennessee, 50.9% of residents are women.
| Allardt | TN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.8% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.8% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.4% | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 16.4% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.7% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 24.6% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.1% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.3% | 6.7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 28% | 10% | 10.4% |
| High school | 31.8% | 31.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 13.4% | 19.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 3.7% | 7.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17.9% | 19.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.2% | 11.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 600, single groups can be off by several points
The typical Allardt home is worth about $245,000, up 3.2% in a year, 26% below the Tennessee typical home. 87% of households own their home in Allardt.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 70% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Allardt has chilly winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. Among 178 Tennessee towns, just 2 have a lower January low than Allardt.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
21% of Allardt adults report frequent physical distress. Allardt beats the Tennessee average on 5 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 14. 19% of Allardt adults report frequent mental distress.
| Allardt | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 14% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 16% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 51% | 41% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 14% | 16% |
| What stands out | Allardt | TN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.8% | 14.6% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11.1% | 13.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 15.3% | 8.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Allardt Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Allardt; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Allardt residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Tennessee.
Where Allardt’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
5 places in Allardt on the National Register of Historic Places.
City in Tennessee, United States
Allardt is a city in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 555 at the 2020 census. The current mayor Mrs. Yvonne M. Gernt was elected in 2022. According to the city charter, there are four city council board members, currently (as of 2025) Michael Wiley, Richmond Smith, Joshua Young, and William Bilbrey.
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Allardt has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
