RamerTN
A town of 327, settled in 1867.
Is Ramer a good place to live?
Ramer has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
327 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Ramer: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ramer, 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 Ramer.
The typical home in Ramer is valued at about $171K
The median rent for Ramer comes to $805 a month, below both the Tennessee town median ($947 a month) and the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). Values rose 5.4% in the 12 months to September 2026. Nearly two thirds of households are owner-occupiers here.
| Ramer | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $805 a month | $947 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 66% | 66% | 73% |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
The schools Ramer’s kids attend
Public schools: the McNairy County school district. Its one school is below. Ramer’s only public school teaches 355 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramer ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 355 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Ramer has 0.2 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
In Ramer, 0.9% of working residents work locally. The average trip to work for Ramer comes to 22 minutes, against 25 minutes in Tennessee’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. The top destinations are Selmer (18%), Jackson (11%) and Corinth (6%). For half of commuters, work is under 27 miles away.
| Ramer | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.9% | 12% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 14% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The climate in Ramer brings mild winters and hot summers
The midsummer high for Ramer comes to 90°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Ramer is
For adults in Ramer, the share who have high blood pressure is 46%. Against the Tennessee average, Ramer comes out ahead on 1 CDC measures out of 31, and behind on 7. In Ramer, 16% of adults have diabetes, and 13% binge drink.
| Ramer | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 41% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 14% |
| What stands out | Ramer | TN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.5% | 76.2% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.9% | 7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Ramer faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by earthquakes
Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 51% of U.S. communities. 25% of Ramer’s expected losses from natural hazards come from earthquakes, followed by cold waves at 24%. Households here have drawn federal disaster aid in 6 declared disasters, most recently in 2026.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Ramer
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Ramer; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 Ramer residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Tennessee.
99% of working residents leave Ramer for work
Where Ramer’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Ramer
City in McNairy County, Tennessee, United States
Ramer is a city in McNairy County, Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, Ramer had a population of 325. The community was named after the Ramer family of settlers.
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- Area
- 1.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 410 ft
- ZIP code
- 38367
- Area code
- 731
Questions about Ramer
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Ramer, TN a good place to live?
Ramer has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.