Retirement Homes in South Pittsburg, Tennessee

South Pittsburg is a small city in Marion County, Tennessee. It is part of the Chattanooga metro statistical area. The city has a population of 6,289, with 295,249 inhabitants in the encompassing statistical area. Those who are 55 and over constitute 31% of the population.

South Pittsburg has a medium SeniorScore™ of 69. The city has an average per capita income of $20,000 and an average household income is $40,000 (the Tennessee state average is $39,000). The mean housing price in South Pittsburg is $181,500, which is relatively higher than the Tennessee average of $163,500. The city also has an average unemployment rate of roughly 8.65%.

South Pittsburg has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and calm summers. The city receives very high amounts of rainfall annually. South Pittsburg has a lower than average crime rate and poor air quality ratings compared to other cities.