City profile
Atoka, TN
Tipton County · Population 10,385
Atoka is a town in Tipton County, TN with about 10,385 residents and a typical home value near $321,000. It is 25 miles from Memphis, TN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
42°F
Summer avg
82°F
Sunny days / yr
216
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$320,700
Typical monthly housing
$1,953
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
109
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.79%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.56%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 81/100
Top hazards: Earthquake, Tornado, Ice storm
Nearest major airport
29 mi to Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 23% Democratic / 76% Republican
Community
Population
10,385
Black population
11.8%
County
Tipton County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TN is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 10,385 residents
- Typical home value about $321,000
- 25 miles from Memphis, TN
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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