Scotts Hill Authority

Scotts Hill is a lower-income small town of 1,083 with home prices 2.5× below the Tennessee median.

Scotts Hill, Tennessee

Scotts Hill is one of the smaller incorporated places in Decatur County, Tennessee, with a population of 1,083. Median household income is $37,809.

Definition and scope

Located in Decatur County, Tennessee, Scotts Hill operates within Tennessee's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 7.

Who lives here

Scotts Hill has approximately 1,083 residents. The median age is 34.9 years. Roughly 60% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $113,500.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 95.7%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Scotts Hill is $37,809. Poverty rate stands at 50.7%. Unemployment rate at last release was 0.8%. Educational attainment: 8.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Scotts Hill:

• Public schools: 1
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3

Getting around

Lacy Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Decatur County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Newbern-Dyersburg, Tennessee.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 518 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

References

• Tennessee State Authority — state-level reference for Tennessee.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.