Rutherford County
City in Tennessee, United States
Overview
Rutherford County, Tennessee, is a dynamic region just southeast of Nashville known for its blend of historic towns, family-friendly neighborhoods, and burgeoning business centers. Whether you're shopping in lively retail districts or exploring lakes and greenways, the area offers something for visitors of all ages.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Tennessee
Population
341,486
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
35.84°, -86.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
63
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,975
Local Cost
$1,740
Local Income
$3,550
Cashless
86
English
99
Temperature
14.8°C
Summer Avg
25.2°C
Winter Avg
3.7°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
-18.9°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1367 mm
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MQY
Distance
21 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-21.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 87/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.