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Three Way, TN
City in Madison County, Tennessee.
Population
2,008
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
447
ZIP codes
0
Three Way and its ZIP codes
Three Way at a glance
- Three Way is about 2.6 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $88,125 a year, 27% more than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $250,700 (13% below Tennessee) and median rent is $1,646 a month.
Local data for Three Way, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Three Way, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,125
Poverty rate
6.4%
Median home value
$250,700
Median rent
$1,646/mo
Homeownership
93.4%
Bachelor's or higher
38.6%
Median age
54.9
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (252), German Americans (192), Scottish Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Three Way.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,495
61,056 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,880
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$675M
FY 2026, $6,827 per person
How people get to work
Three Way, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.9%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Three Way, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
620
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
166
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
55.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Three Way, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Three Way
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MedinaCity | 4.7 mi | 4.1 |
| HumboldtCity | 5.1 mi | 10.4 |
| GibsonTown | 7.4 mi | 0.6 |
| GadsdenTown | 7.8 mi | 1.1 |
| JacksonCity | 8.3 mi | 58.7 |
| MilanCity | 11 mi | 9 |
| LaviniaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| BellsCity | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| AlamoTown | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| TrentonCity | 15 mi | 8 |
| Beech BluffCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.4 |
| AtwoodTown | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| LurayCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.3 |
| PinsonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.1 |
| Maury CityTown | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| BradfordTown | 21 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Three Way, TN in?
- Three Way is in Madison County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Three Way, TN?
- About 2,008 people live in Three Way, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Three Way?
- Nearby places include Medina (4.7 mi), Humboldt (5.1 mi), Gibson (7.4 mi), Gadsden (7.8 mi), Jackson (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023