Munford TN 01 Munford City Hall, 2010
Munford’s story
140 years in pictures
Census counts: 329 in 1910, 6,302 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2010 and 4 maps from 1942 on.
- 1886Munford is settled
Photo: Thomas R Machnitzki · CC BY 3.0
Population
6,996
2025 Census estimate · +10.9% since 2020
Typical home
$284K
+1% in a year
Household income
$90K
median
Median age
32.1
years
Jobs based here
931
A commuter town
TownGrade
C
#84 of 175 in TN
Is Munford a good place to live?
Munford is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades C overall, 84th of 175 graded towns in Tennessee, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is schools: its public schools beat 67% of Tennessee towns on state tests and graduation. Its lowest everyday mark is in health: residents are less healthy than 75% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. A typical home there costs about $284K, 4.3 years of the Memphis metro’s $66K median household income. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 83% of U.S. towns. Only 8 of the 177 Tennessee towns we compare have a lower median age than Munford. The biggest park or preserve is Valentine Regional Park, at 121 acres.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Munford for work
Where Munford’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
931jobs based in Munford
4%of working residents work in town
23 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Munford grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Tennessee), ordered by how far Munford is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 5 of 20; 2.9% of households have no car; 0.8% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →HealthBaptist Memorial Hospital Tipton 10.1 miles awayCOpen →SchoolsB+Open →Hazard riskearthquakes tops the listC+Open →SafetyB−Open →Cost of livingB−Open →Jobs & income$90K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors4% conserved landC+Open →History2 notable people born hereDOpen →Civic life3.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market23 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 32.1; 21% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Munford: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Munford, and how to reach them.
PowerSouthwest Tennessee E M C13.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMunford Water DeptNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown pickup · day by addressTown 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 hereTipton County Election CommissionTipton County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code3805838058 99%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 Munford.
Munford fares better on crime within Tennessee than nationally, looks healthier within Tennessee than nationally and has added a third more jobs in ten years.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
Munford has 0.4 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Jobs based here grew from 626 in 2013 to 931.
Most working residents leave Munford for work: only 4% work in town. Munford’s average trip to work is 31 minutes, above both Tennessee’s towns (25 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Jobs based in Munford grew to 931 in 2023, 305 more than in 2013.
4%work in town
| Munford | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $90,000 | $60,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.1% | 12% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 14% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Munford4%
Memphis41%
Covington8%
Millington7%
Bartlett4%
23 mi
median commute distance
931
jobs based in Munford
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 17% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsB+
For schools, Munford earns a B+
Its public schools are run by the Tipton County school district. Its three schools are below. The largest public high school is Munford High School, with 1,262 students.
67%of TN districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munford Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 910 | A− |
| Munford High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,262 | B |
| Munford ElementaryTop results in townGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 864 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TN on state tests and graduation
HealthC
For health, Munford earns a C
Within Tennessee it is healthier than 58% of the 176 graded towns: much of Tennessee scores lower on these measures. Against the 9,993 U.S. towns with household incomes like Munford’s, it is less healthy than 90%, so it trails even them.
42% of Munford adults have obesity, against 39% in Tennessee’s towns and 35% across U.S. towns. 29% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Munford. Munford beats the Tennessee average on 5 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
25%healthier than U.S. townsCHealth Grade
| Munford | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 39% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 29% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 20% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 19% | 14% |
31 measures vs. Tennessee
5 better26 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Munford | TN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 13.2% | 16.2% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11.4% | 13.3% |
Baptist Memorial Hospital Tipton
10.1 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
58th
percentile among TN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
In Munford, expect mild winters and hot summers
Munford has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Munford is 90°F.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter33–51°
Spring51–71°
Summer70–89°
Fall52–72°
Nov 4
typical first frost
Mar 27
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Fewer middle-aged adults than Tennessee overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 30% of residents (38% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 29% of residents (23% statewide). 13% of Munford residents are 65 or older. Munford has grown 11% since 2020, to 6,996 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
32.1median age · TN 38.9
| Munford | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 13% | 18% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 21% | 23% | 29% |
MunfordTennesseeUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma8%
High school32%
Some college26%
Associate’s14%
Bachelor’s14%
Graduate7%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.8 points. Across Tennessee, 50.9% of residents are women.
| Munford | TN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.8% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 15.4% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 19% | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.6% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8.9% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9.4% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.5% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.3% | 6.7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.9% | 10% | 10.4% |
| High school | 31.6% | 31.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 25.5% | 19.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.8% | 7.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 14.1% | 19.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.2% | 11.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
HousingCost of living grade B−
For cost of living, Munford earns a B−
The typical Munford home is worth about $284,000, up 1% in a year, 14% below the Tennessee typical home.
$284KZillow home value
| Munford | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 80% | 65% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,176 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Munford$284K
Tennessee$331K
Market temperature
23
days on market
100%
sale-to-list price
+1%
value change, 1 year
12
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C+
High risk in Munford, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities. Since 2010, 50 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Munford.
62risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesTornadoesInland flooding
50
paid flood claims since 2010
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SafetyB−
Munford reports more crime per resident than 55% of U.S. towns
At 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports less crime than 62% of Tennessee’s graded towns. Reported crimes fell from 90 to 47 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
Munford’s property crime rate is 4.1 per 1,000 residents.
45%of U.S. towns report more crimeB−Safety Grade
| Munford | 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) | 2.6 per 1,000 residents | 2.7 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Munford2.6
Tennessee5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Munford4.1
Tennessee16.6
U.S.15.5
45th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
62nd
percentile among TN towns
18
violent crimes reported in 2025
29
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
3.7%conserved
3.7%
conserved · 224 of 6,054 acres
0.3 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Valentine Regional Park | — | 121 |
| 2. Poplar Park | 0.1 mi | 16 |
| 3. Centennial Park | — | 15 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Munford
20pages on Munford
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 67% of TN districts · 3 schoolsSafetyB−2.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthCBetter than TN on 5 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingB−$284K typical home · up 1% in a yearWork & commuteB−$90K median household income · 931 jobs hereNatural hazardsC+FEMA risk higher than 62% of U.S. communities · earthquakes
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Munford; the nearest are
Southwest Tennessee Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Memphis19.7 mi$4,778 in-state tuitionUniversity of MemphisUniversity or college · Public · Memphis23.4 mi$10,728 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Munford residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Tennessee.
About Munford
City in Tennessee, United States
Munford is a city in Tipton County, Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, Munford had a population of 6,302. It was listed as a town at the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 9.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 446 ft
- ZIP code
- 38058
- Area code
- 901
Munford’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Munford.
AtokaMunford
How the neighbors grade
Questions about Munford
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Munford, TN a good place to live?
Munford grades C overall, better than 31% of U.S. towns and #84 of 175 in Tennessee. It grades C for health, B− for safety and B+ for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Munford, TN expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.
What is Munford, TN known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Jonathan Stark and William Brazziel.