Cookeville, Tennessee · ZIP 38506

Cookeville — ZIP 38506

Cookeville (38506) 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 $346K.

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 nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index43/100

Typical home value$346K

Median rent$1,818/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

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$346K

Median Rent

$1,818/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 5 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
Algood Elementary	PK–04	495	57%	51%
Prescott South Elementary	PK–04	535	52%	46%
Park View School	PK–04	416	42%	37%
Algood Middle School	05–08	718	41%	37%
Prescott South Middle School	05–08	813	38%	37%
Putnam County VITAL	PK–12	123	15%	25%
Putnam Co Adult High School	09–12	22	Not reported	Not reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

29,657

Median Income

$70K

Homeownership

75%

Median Age

42.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 38506 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 38506 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 38506 is approximately $346K. 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 38506 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.