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Prospect, TN
Census-designated place in Giles County, Tennessee.
Population
145
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
104
ZIP codes
0
Prospect and its ZIP codes
Prospect at a glance
- Prospect is 39% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
Local data for Prospect, TN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Giles County. PPP loans are for Prospect.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,332
9,614 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,868
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$222M
FY 2026, $7,309 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Prospect, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
372
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
103
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 30°F
55.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Prospect, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
21.8%
U.S. 12.8% +9.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities near Prospect
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElktonCity | 6.5 mi | 2 |
| Elkmont, ALTown | 6.8 mi | 1.6 |
| ArdmoreCity | 7.9 mi | 4.7 |
| Lester, ALTown | 9 mi | 1.9 |
| Ardmore, ALTown | 9.4 mi | 2 |
| Minor HillCity | 9.4 mi | 1.9 |
| PulaskiCity | 12 mi | 7.8 |
| DellroseCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| BlancheCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.9 |
| FrankewingCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| TaftCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.6 |
| Anderson, ALTown | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| Athens, ALCity | 18 mi | 41.8 |
| Harvest, ALCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 12.3 |
| Rogersville, ALTown | 21 mi | 3 |
| LeomaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Prospect, TN in?
- Prospect is in Giles County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Prospect, TN?
- About 145 people live in Prospect, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Prospect?
- Nearby places include Elkton (6.5 mi), Elkmont, AL (6.8 mi), Ardmore (7.9 mi), Lester, AL (9 mi), Ardmore, AL (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023