City profile
Cookeville, TN
Putnam County · Population 36,088
Cookeville is a town in Putnam County, TN with about 36,088 residents and a typical home value near $305,000. It is 70 miles from Nashville, TN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
40°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
208
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$305,400
Typical monthly housing
$1,860
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
91
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 Low · county score 66/100
Top hazards: Lightning, Tornado, Earthquake
Nearest major airport
65 mi to Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 26% Democratic / 73% Republican
Community
Population
36,088
Black population
3.5%
County
Putnam 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 36,088 residents
- Typical home value about $305,000
- 70 miles from Nashville, TN
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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