City safety & data profile

DyersburgTN

Dyersburg, TN is a 17K-resident city in Dyer County with a median household income of $52,064.

Dyer County, Tennessee. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Dyersburg, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Dyersburg has a population larger than 34% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $168,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

17K
Population
Top 66%
By size
$52,064
Median income
$168,300
Median home
21.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Dyersburg

Dyersburg posts a median household income higher than 11% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Dyersburg area.

Top 89%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Dyersburg

Where Dyersburg income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$52,064 Bottom 11% higher than 11% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Dyersburg, TN beyond the headline numbers

Dyersburg sits inside Dyer County, Tennessee, at roughly 36.03°N, -89.39°W. Population 16,781, $52,064 median household income. Median home value $168,300, median rent $782. Poverty rate 21.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Dyersburg's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 44.4%, then short sleep duration at 43.1%. 1 hospital in/around Dyersburg, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Dyersburg from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
16,781
Dyersburg
Median Income
$52,064
-23% vs avg
Median Home Value
$168,300
-26% vs avg
Median Age
41.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Dyer County) - Dyersburg's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
37K-5%
Median Income
$58,154+49%
Median Home Value
$166,400+67%
Poverty Rate
16.3%-8%
Unemployment
4.7%-50%

Economics

Economics indicators for Dyersburg, TN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$782/mo
Poverty Rate
21.6% +52% vs avg
Unemployment 7.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 21.9%
Work From Home 4.1%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 65.3%
African American 27.9%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
44.4%
Short Sleep Duration
43.1%
Obesity
41%
Physical Inactivity
32.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
21.1%
Current Smoking
20.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.3%
Diabetes
16.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
13.3%
Binge Drinking
12.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 52.6%
Annual Checkup 79%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.2%
Stroke
4.7%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
1
★★★
0
★★
0
0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
DYERSBURG REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
DYERSBURG · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Dyersburg, TN?
Dyersburg, TN has a population of 16,781 people, located in Dyer County, Tennessee.
What is the median household income in Dyersburg?
The median household income in Dyersburg, TN is $52,064 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 21.6%.
What is the median home value in Dyersburg?
The median home value in Dyersburg, TN is $168,300. Median rent is $782/month.
What are the top health concerns in Dyersburg?
The top health indicators in Dyersburg include High Blood Pressure (44.4%), Short Sleep Duration (43.1%), Obesity (41%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Dyersburg?
Dyersburg has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Dyersburg?
The median age in Dyersburg, TN is 41.5 years. 21.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Dyersburg, TN is located in Dyer County, Tennessee. With a population of 17K and a $52,064 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Dyersburg area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Dyersburg's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Dyersburg area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Dyersburg against Tennessee peers on any ranking lens. Explore Tennessee

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Dyer County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.