BradenTN
A town of 252, settled in 1789.
Is Braden a good place to live?
Only 6 of the 178 Tennessee towns we compare have a lower share of residents below the poverty line than Braden. Braden has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Braden stand out
Where Braden beats most towns.
252 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Braden: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Braden, 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Braden.
A job hub: Braden has 4.7 jobs for every working resident and draws in 515 commuters
Most working residents leave Braden for work: only 3% work in town. Since 2013, Braden has added 432 jobs, to 518 in 2023. Braden’s average trip to work is 29 minutes, where Tennessee’s towns sit at 25 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes.
| Braden | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.7% | 12% | 8% |
| Median household income | $82,000 | $61,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Mild winters and hot summers in Braden
Braden has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Braden’s July high is 90°F, above both Tennessee’s towns (89°F) and U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Earthquakes leads a high hazard risk in Braden
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
How healthy Braden is
Braden beats the Tennessee average on 1 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 47% of adults have high blood pressure in Braden.
| Braden | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 41% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 12% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 19% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 14% |
| What stands out | Braden | TN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.8% | 76.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 12% | 8.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Braden
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Braden; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Braden residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Tennessee.
Every workday, about 515 people come to Braden for work
Where Braden’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Braden
Town in Tennessee, United States
Braden is a town in Fayette County, Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, Braden had a population of 255. The town is named after Joseph P. Braden.
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- Established
- 1789
- Area
- 3.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 315 ft
- ZIP code
- 38010
- Area code
- 901
Questions about Braden
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Braden, TN a good place to live?
Braden has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.