204 years in pictures
Census counts: 263 in 1880, 420 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2019 and 3 maps from 1936 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1822Saltillo is founded
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Saltillo’s average trip to work is 41 minutes, against 25 minutes in Tennessee’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Among 155 Tennessee towns, just 1 have a lower typical home value than Saltillo. Meady White House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Saltillo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Saltillo beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 263 in 1880, 420 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2019 and 3 maps from 1936 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Saltillo, 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Saltillo.
The typical Saltillo home is worth about $119,000, up 2.1% in a year, 64% below the Tennessee typical home. At $786 a month, Saltillo’s median rent is below both the Tennessee town median ($947 a month) and the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). 78% of households own their home in Saltillo.
| Saltillo | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 78% | 66% | 73% |
| Median rent | $786 a month | $947 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Most working residents leave Saltillo for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Savannah (16%), Jackson (11%) and Memphis (8%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
| Saltillo | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,000 | $61,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 14% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities. Since 2003, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Saltillo.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Saltillo has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Saltillo is 90°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
21% of Saltillo adults have diabetes. Only 3 of the 177 Tennessee towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Saltillo. 29% of Saltillo adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Saltillo | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 14% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 16% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 52% | 41% | 35% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 24% | 19% |
| What stands out | Saltillo | TN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.2% | 14.6% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.4% | 76.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 14.8% | 8.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Saltillo; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Saltillo residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Tennessee.
Where Saltillo’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Tennessee, United States
Saltillo is a town in Hardin County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 420 at the 2020 census. Saltillo is located on the left bank of the Tennessee River, about 12 miles north of Savannah.
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Saltillo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.