Amish-house1-TN, 2009
Summertown’s story
149 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2009.
- 1877Summertown is settled
SummertownTN
Population 733: a town settled in 1877.
Population
733
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$303K
+4.8% in a year
Household income
$90K
median
Median age
47.9
years
Jobs based here
28
A commuter town
Is Summertown a good place to live?
Among 178 Tennessee towns, just 3 have a lower share of residents below the poverty line than Summertown. Summertown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
733 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Nearby attractions
All 29 attractions →Natchez Trace Parkway and 1 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Summertown. Close and well known come first.
9 miSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Natchez Trace Parkway: Carol M. Highsmith (1946–), Public domain
Getting set up
Moving to Summertown: who provides what
Summertown is unincorporated, so Lawrence County and regional agencies provide most services.
WaterSummertown Utility DistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesLawrence CountyLawrence 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 hereLawrence County Election CommissionLawrence County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code3848338483 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 Summertown.
Schools
The schools Summertown’s kids attend
The Lawrence County school district runs its public schools. The largest public high school is Summertown High School, with 367 students. Two of its 3 schools are shown below, with the reason for each.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summertown ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 621 | B+ |
| Summertown High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 367 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
A smaller share of working residents work locally in Summertown than in most of Tennessee or the rest of the country
For Summertown, the typical journey to work is 28 minutes. In Summertown, the middle household income is $90,000, above both the Tennessee town median ($61,000) and the median of U.S. towns ($80,000). The top destinations are Lawrenceburg (17%), Columbia (15%) and Nashville (10%).
1%work in town
| Summertown | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.6% | 12% | 8% |
| Median household income | $90,000 | $61,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Summertown1%
Lawrenceburg17%
Columbia15%
Nashville10%
Mount Pleasant6%
28 mi
median commute distance
28
jobs based in Summertown
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Mild winters and pleasant summers: that is Summertown’s year
In Summertown, the midsummer high is 88°F, where Tennessee’s towns sit at 89°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
88°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter30–50°
Spring46–70°
Summer65–87°
Fall47–71°
Oct 31
typical first frost
Apr 8
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
88°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Summertown stands out in Tennessee and nationally: a larger share of its adults have been diagnosed with depression
Among adults in Summertown, 22% report frequent mental distress. For adults here, the share who smoke cigarettes is 20%.
| Summertown | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 29% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 20% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 19% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 78% | 79% |
31 measures vs. Tennessee
0 better27 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Summertown | TN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.5% | 14.6% |
| More adults with depression | 32.6% | 28.4% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 72.5% | 76.2% |
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrence
12.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
The typical home in Summertown is valued at about $303K
Values rose 4.8% in the 12 months to September 2026. Summertown’s typical rent stands at $895 a month. In Summertown, 74% of households own their home.
$303KZillow home value
| Summertown | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $895 a month | $947 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 74% | 66% | 73% |
Typical home value
Summertown$303K
Tennessee$331K
+4.8%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Summertown, mostly tornadoes
Federal aid has come to Summertown households in 3 declared disasters; the latest was in 2026. FEMA expects less storm and flood damage here than in 55% of U.S. communities.
45risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingCold waves
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Summertown
17pages on Summertown
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Summertown; the nearest are
Columbia State Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Columbia17.1 mi$5,296 in-state tuitionThe University of Tennessee SouthernUniversity or college · Public · Pulaski22.3 mi$10,924 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Summertown residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Tennessee.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Summertown for work
Where Summertown’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
28jobs based in Summertown
1%of working residents work in town
28 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Summertown
3 notable people were born in Summertown.
About Summertown
Census-designated place in Tennessee, United States
Summertown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States. The population of Summertown was 866 at the 2010 census. The community has a ZIP Code of 38483. Some rural areas in neighboring Lewis and Maury counties also use a "Summertown" mailing address, but their population is not included in the Census figures.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 991 ft
- ZIP code
- 38483
Questions about Summertown
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Summertown, TN a good place to live?
Summertown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Summertown, TN known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Kyle Downes and Ella E. Clark.