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Cookeville, Tennessee · ZIP 38501

Cookeville — ZIP 38501

Crime DataSchools

Cookeville (38501) scores 63/100 — Fair for Cookeville. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $306K.

63OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share15%
Property crime share85%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index61/100
Avg math proficiency41%
Avg reading proficiency39%
Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index46/100
Typical home value$306K
Median rent$1,500/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Gainesboro, TennesseeGainesboroZIP 38562
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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$306K

Median Rent

$1,500/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,051

Violent Crime

190

Property Crime

861

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Putnam County, Tennessee (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Capshaw ElementaryPK–04515
72%
72%
Dodson Branch ElementaryPK–08250
47%
42%
Northeast ElementaryPK–04459
42%
37%
Cane Creek ElementaryPK–04447
42%
37%
Avery Trace Middle School05–08724
37%
36%
Jere Whitson ElementaryPK–04339
32%
17%
Sycamore ElementaryPK–04337
32%
22%
Cookeville High School09–122,241
25%
50%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

42,422

Median Income

$52K

Homeownership

49%

Median Age

31.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 38501 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 38501 has a school score of 61/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 38501 is approximately $306K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 38501 in Cookeville has an overall NeighborScore of 63/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.