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Obion, TN
Town in Obion County, Tennessee.
Population
1,087
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
843
ZIP codes
0
Obion and its ZIP codes
Obion at a glance
- Obion is about 4.9 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $38,167 a year, 45% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,900 (66% below Tennessee) and median rent is $968 a month.
Local data for Obion, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Obion, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,167
Poverty rate
35.4%
Median home value
$97,900
Median rent
$968/mo
Homeownership
53.8%
Bachelor's or higher
8.5%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (176), Swedish Americans (65), Italian Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Obion County. PPP loans are for Obion.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,424
11,923 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,927
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$211M
FY 2026, $6,852 per person
How people get to work
Obion, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.0%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.4%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Obion, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
460
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
130
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
53.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Obion, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
21.0%
U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities near Obion
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TrimbleTown | 4.7 mi | 0.6 |
| TroyTown | 5.8 mi | 1.3 |
| HornbeakTown | 7.8 mi | 1.1 |
| RivesTown | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| KentonTown | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| NewbernTown | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| SamburgTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| YorkvilleCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Union CityCity | 13 mi | 12.1 |
| Woodland MillsCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| RutherfordTown | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| BogotaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| WynnburgCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| RidgelyTown | 16 mi | 2 |
| DyerCity | 18 mi | 2.9 |
| TiptonvilleTown | 18 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Obion, TN in?
- Obion is in Obion County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Obion, TN?
- About 1,087 people live in Obion, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Obion?
- Nearby places include Trimble (4.7 mi), Troy (5.8 mi), Hornbeak (7.8 mi), Rives (9.9 mi), Kenton (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023