Morning in Fairfield Glade 1, 2024
Fairfield Glade’s story
Fairfield Glade in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2024.
Explore the history →
Fairfield GladeTN
In Tennessee, this town has 9,487 residents.
Photo: Chaplain iMonk · CC BY 2.0
Population
9,487
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$357K
Census ACS
Household income
$72K
median
Median age
71.1
years
Jobs based here
952
A commuter town
TownGrade
C
#88 of 175 in TN
Is Fairfield Glade a good place to live?
A town of contrasts. Walkability is its weak spot. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 73% of U.S. towns. Cost of living is weaker too: the typical home is worth about $357K, 5.9 years of the Crossville area’s $60K median household income. Its strongest is hazard risk (A−). The overall grade comes out at C, 88th of 175 in Tennessee. It comes out better than 29% of U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Keyes-Harrison Wildlife Management Area, at 136 acres.
Figures: FEMA National Risk Index · home values, Zillow · incomes, Census ACS, 2020–24 · OpenStreetMap.
What makes Fairfield Glade stand out
Where Fairfield Glade beats most towns.
A growing town
Fairfield Glade has grown 31% from 2010 to 2020
6,989 counted in 2010 and 9,152 in 2020.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts
How Fairfield Glade grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Tennessee), ordered by how far Fairfield Glade is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 24% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.4 of 20; 4% of households have no car; 1.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →Cost of livingWeaker than most of the towns comparedC+Open →HealthCumberland Medical Center 9.4 miles awayC+Open →SchoolsBehind 54% of Tennessee districts on tests and graduationB−Open →Jobs & income$72K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
Moving to Fairfield Glade: who provides what
Fairfield Glade is unincorporated, so Cumberland County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerVolunteer Electric Coop13.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCumberland Plateau W.a.#1 water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesCumberland CountyCumberland County provides services here
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 hereCumberland County Election CommissionCumberland County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2026
ZIP codes38558, 3857138558 98% · 38571 2%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 Fairfield Glade.
Fairfield Glade looks healthier within Tennessee than nationally, has commutes shorter than most of Tennessee and has milder winter nights than most of the country, though not than most of Tennessee.
Who lives here
A larger share of residents are 65 or older in Fairfield Glade than in most of Tennessee or the rest of the country
Only 2 of the 177 Tennessee towns we compare have a lower share of children under 18 than Fairfield Glade. The midpoint age for Fairfield Glade comes to 71.1 years. Also worth knowing: 36% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in the town, where Tennessee’s towns sit at 23% and U.S. towns at 29%.
71.1median age · TN 38.9
| Fairfield Glade | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 69% | 18% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 4.6% | 22% | 22% |
| Median age | 71.1 years | 40 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 23% | 29% |
Fairfield GladeTennesseeUnited States
Ages · share of residents
36%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma2%
High school25%
Some college28%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s21%
Graduate16%
Women and men · all residents
54% women, 46% men
About 86 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±1.1 points). Across Tennessee, 50.9% of residents are women. Median age: women 70.8, men 71.2.
| Fairfield Glade | TN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 2.1% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 2.4% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 1.4% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 2.8% | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 1.9% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 3.6% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 17.1% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 35.8% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 32.7% | 6.7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2% | 10% | 10.4% |
| High school | 24.9% | 31.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 28.3% | 19.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.5% | 7.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.8% | 19.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 15.6% | 11.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
OutdoorsC+
9.3% of the land in Fairfield Glade is protected from building
37 miles of trail wind through 1 park or preserve. Fairfield Glade’s trail density is 1.6 miles per square mile, above both Tennessee’s towns (0.2) and U.S. towns (0.4).
#4for trails in TN
| Fairfield Glade | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 1.6 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 9.3% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
9.3%
conserved · 1,398 of 14,957 acres
37 mi
of trails · 1.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Keyes-Harrison Wildlife Management Area | 0.6 mi | 136 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
With 0.4 jobs for every working resident, most of Fairfield Glade’s workers commute out
The average commute for its 2,278 working residents takes 18.8 minutes, against 25.7 across Tennessee. Jobs based here grew from 497 in 2013 to 952.
For residents in Fairfield Glade, the share who live below the poverty line is 7.2%. Commuting out is the norm in the town: 12% of working residents work locally. Jobs in Fairfield Glade grew by 455 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 952. In Fairfield Glade, the typical journey to work is 19 minutes.
12%work in town
| Fairfield Glade | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% | 14% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $72,000 | $60,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 12% | 12% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Fairfield Glade12%
Crossville25%
Nashville10%
Cookeville4%
Knoxville4%
36 mi
median commute distance
952
jobs based in Fairfield Glade
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 27% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Top of a low hazard risk in Fairfield Glade: inland flooding
FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in Fairfield Glade than in 76% of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Fairfield Glade break down as 40% from inland flooding and 22% from cold waves.
24risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
A typical July afternoon in Fairfield Glade is 84°F, against 89°F in Tennessee’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns
January nights average 26.7°: milder than most of the country, but colder than 93% of Tennessee places with climate records; July afternoons average 84°.
About 5 inches of snow falls in a winter. Fairfield Glade has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Only 8 of the 177 Tennessee towns we compare have a lower January low than Fairfield Glade.
5″snow a winter
| Fairfield Glade | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July high | 84°F | 89°F | 85°F |
| January low | 27°F | 29°F | 22°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter29–47°
Spring44–66°
Summer62–83°
Fall45–68°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 16
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthC+
Health in Fairfield Glade trails 57% of U.S. towns
Within Tennessee it is healthier than 74% of the 176 graded towns: much of Tennessee scores lower on these measures.
Among adults in Fairfield Glade, 12% smoke cigarettes. This Tennessee town does better than the Tennessee average on 16 of 31 CDC measures and worse on 8. Of the 176 Tennessee towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults who binge drink than Fairfield Glade.
43%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| Fairfield Glade | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 14% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 20% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 7% | 14% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 59% | 41% | 35% |
31 measures vs. Tennessee
16 better7 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Fairfield Glade | TN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 5.2% | 13.3% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 3.6% | 9.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 19.2% | 8.2% |
Cumberland Medical Center
9.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
73rd
percentile among TN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade C+
A home in Fairfield Glade sells for about $420K at the median
Fairfield Glade’s midpoint rent comes in at $1,310 a month. In Fairfield Glade, 89% of households own their home. Homes sold in Fairfield Glade spent a median 107 days on the market.
$420Kmedian sale price
| Fairfield Glade | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 89% | 65% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,310 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
Market temperature
107
days on market
96.6%
sale-to-list price
39
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Fairfield Glade
17pages on Fairfield Glade
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Fairfield Glade; the nearest are
Roane State Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Harriman16.5 mi$4,998 in-state tuitionTennessee Technological UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Cookeville37.2 mi$11,376 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Fairfield Glade residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Tennessee.
A commuter town
88% of working residents leave Fairfield Glade for work
Where Fairfield Glade’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
952jobs based in Fairfield Glade
12%of working residents work in town
36 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Fairfield Glade
Census-designated place in Tennessee, United States
Fairfield Glade is a resort, retirement community and census-designated place (CDP) in Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 9,152 at the 2020 census, up over 3,000 from the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 24 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,087 ft
Questions about Fairfield Glade
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Fairfield Glade, TN a good place to live?
Fairfield Glade grades C overall, better than 29% of U.S. towns and #88 of 175 in Tennessee. It grades C+ for health and B− for schools.
Is Fairfield Glade, TN expensive?
The typical home is worth about $357,000, 8% above the Tennessee typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.