Estill Springs Dam, 1939
Estill Springs’s story
186 years in pictures
Census counts: 496 in 1950, 2,267 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1939 and 6 maps from 1936 on.
- 1840Estill Springs is settled
Estill SpringsTN
Trash & recycling1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 3.0
Population
2,692
2025 Census estimate · −0.3% since 2020
Typical home
$312K
+2% in a year
Household income
$59K
median
Median age
46.9
years
Jobs based here
239
A commuter town
TownGrade
C−
#113 of 175 in TN
Is Estill Springs a good place to live?
The weak point is schools (C−): its schools rank behind 81% of the state's. Its strongest subject is cost of living: a typical home costs about $312K, 4.9 years of the Winchester area’s $63K median household income. Put together, the subjects come to a C− overall, ranking 113th of 175 in Tennessee. Set against the rest, it does better than a fifth of U.S. towns. 31% of the land in Estill Springs is conserved, where Tennessee’s towns sit at 1.7% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. On the outdoors, just 25 of Tennessee’s 292 towns do better. The biggest park or preserve is Estill Springs Park, at 27 acres. 84% of households live in a home they own in Estill Springs, above both Tennessee’s towns (65%) and U.S. towns (73%).
Figures: home values, Zillow · incomes, Census ACS, 2020–24 · schools, state test and graduation results · USGS PAD-US · OpenStreetMap.
What makes Estill Springs stand out
Where Estill Springs beats most towns.
A growing town
Estill Springs has grown 10% since 2010
2,055 counted in 2010 and 2,267 in 2020; an estimated 2,692 in 2025.
Growth has leveled off: within 1% of 2020, after 10.3% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Estill Springs grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Tennessee), ordered by how far Estill Springs is from typical.
SchoolsGraded on exam and test resultsC−Open →HealthSouthern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchest 6.4 miles awayC−Open →Cost of livingHomes are easier to afford than in most townsA−Open →Jobs & income$59K median household incomeCOpen →Hazard riskInland flooding tops the listCOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.8 of 20; 2.1% of households have no car; 1.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →SafetyBased on crimes reported per residentB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2 miles of trailsB+Open →History1 notable person born hereCOpen →Civic life0.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Housing market86 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 46.9; 18% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Estill Springs: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Estill Springs, and how to reach them.
PowerDuck River Elec Member13.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterEstill Springs Water DeptNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpTwice a month, FriCurbside recyclingTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Tennessee you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereFranklin County Election CommissionFranklin County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code3733037330 100%Census 2020
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 Estill Springs.
Estill Springs fares better on crime within Tennessee than nationally, keeps more of its land conserved than most of Tennessee and looks healthier within Tennessee than nationally.
SchoolsC−
For schools, Estill Springs earns a C−
Its one school is below. Public schools: the Franklin County school district. 410 students attend Estill Springs’s public school.
19%of TN districts it outscoresC−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 410 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TN on state tests and graduation
OutdoorsB+
Open space protected for good: nearly a third of Estill Springs
Its 1,020 conserved acres are a larger share of the town than in 99% of Tennessee towns.
Walkers can cover 1.5 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves. For Estill Springs, the density of trails is 0.3 miles per square mile.
#61for trails in TN
31%
conserved · 1,020 of 3,285 acres
1.5 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Estill Springs Walking Trail | 1.1 mi | 26 |
| 2. Comunity Walking Trail | 0.3 mi | 5 |
| 3. Estill Springs Park | — | 27 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthC−
Health in Estill Springs trails 78% of U.S. towns
Within Tennessee it is healthier than 54% of the 176 graded towns: much of Tennessee scores lower on these measures.
Among adults 18 to 64 in Estill Springs, 10% have no health insurance. On the CDC’s 31 measures, Estill Springs is ahead of Tennessee on 2 and behind on 2. In Estill Springs, just over two in five adults have high blood pressure, and 19% smoke cigarettes.
22%healthier than U.S. townsC−Health Grade
| Estill Springs | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 29% | 23% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 41% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 19% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 36% |
31 measures vs. Tennessee
2 better27 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Estill Springs | TN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.7% | 9.1% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10% | 8.2% |
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchest
6.4 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
54th
percentile among TN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C
Most people working in Estill Springs commute elsewhere
Estill Springs has 239 jobs for its 1,053 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out.
The top destinations are Tullahoma (19%), Winchester (12%) and Nashville (8%). Most people who work leave Estill Springs to do it: just 2% work in town. Employers in Estill Springs added 32 jobs between 2013 and 2023, to 239. For half of commuters, work is under 15 miles away.
2%work in town
| Estill Springs | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.8% | 12% | 8% |
| Median household income | $59,000 | $61,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 14% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Estill Springs2%
Tullahoma19%
Winchester12%
Nashville8%
Manchester7%
15 mi
median commute distance
239
jobs based in Estill Springs
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 36% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Estill Springs: mild winters and hot summers
Summer afternoons peak near 88° in July, and January nights bottom out around 29°; snowfall runs to about 3 inches a winter. Expect mild winters and warm summers in Estill Springs, with plenty of rain.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter31–52°
Spring46–71°
Summer65–87°
Fall47–72°
Oct 30
typical first frost
Apr 6
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
Estill Springs has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
One declared disaster, in 1998, has brought federal aid to Estill Springs households. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in three fifths of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects here, 42% come from inland flooding and 21% from cold waves.
60risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade A−
For cost of living, Estill Springs earns an A−
The typical Estill Springs home is worth about $312,000, up 2% in a year, 6% below the Tennessee typical home. On the market locally: a median 86 days to sell. Also worth knowing: in Estill Springs, the typical rent is $825 a month.
$312KZillow home value
| Estill Springs | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 84% | 65% | 73% |
| Median rent | $825 a month | $950 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Estill Springs$312K
Tennessee$331K
Market temperature
86
days on market
95.5%
sale-to-list price
+2%
value change, 1 year
8
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SafetyB−
Estill Springs reports more crime per resident than 51% of U.S. towns
At 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports less crime than 66% of Tennessee’s graded towns.
Estill Springs’ level of property crime comes in at 4.1 per 1,000 residents. The rate of reported violence locally is 2.2 per 1,000 residents.
49%of U.S. towns report more crimeB−Safety Grade
| Estill Springs | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 4.1 per 1,000 residents | 11.5 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.2 per 1,000 residents | 2.7 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Estill Springs2.2
Tennessee5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Estill Springs4.1
Tennessee16.6
U.S.15.5
49th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
66th
percentile among TN towns
6
violent crimes reported in 2025
11
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Estill Springs
20pages on Estill Springs
The big questions
SchoolsC−Behind 81% of TN districts · 1 schoolSafetyB−2.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthC−Better than TN on 2 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingA−$312K typical home · up 2% in a yearWork & commuteC$59K median household income · 239 jobs hereNatural hazardsCFEMA risk higher than 60% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Estill Springs
Motlow State Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Tullahoma11.7 mi$4,738 in-state tuitionThe University of the SouthUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Sewanee12.9 mi$56,120 tuition
About 1 of every 100 Estill Springs residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Tennessee.
Get outside
2 miles of trails in Estill Springs
31% of the town is conserved land, across 3 parks and preserves.
2
Comunity Walking Trail0.3 mi of trails · 5 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
About Estill Springs
Town in Tennessee, United States
Estill Springs is a town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 2,267 at the 2020 census. But a correction issued in 2024 gave a revised 2020 census population of 2,694. It is usually referred to simply as "Estill" by its inhabitants. Estill Springs is part of the Winchester, TN Micropolitan Statistical Area and is located in Middle Tennessee.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1840
- Area
- 4.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 945 ft
- ZIP code
- 37330
- Area code
- 931
Estill Springs’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Estill Springs.
DecherdEstill Springs
How the neighbors grade
| Town | TN rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estill Springs | #113 | C− | A− | B− | C− | C− |
| Decherd | — | — | B | — | C− | D |
Decherd has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Decherd reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Estill Springs with a neighbor →
Questions about Estill Springs
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Estill Springs, TN a good place to live?
Estill Springs grades C− overall, better than 20% of U.S. towns and #113 of 175 in Tennessee. It grades C− for health, B− for safety and C− for schools. Schools is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Estill Springs, TN expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A−.