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Algood’s story
Algood in pictures
4 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
AlgoodTN
A town of 4,036. Public schools that outperform most of Tennessee.
Population
4,036
+13.4% since 2010
Typical home
$280K
+0.6% in a year
Household income
$42K
median
Median age
36.0
years
Jobs based here
1,835
Balanced
What makes Algood stand out
The 3 things Algood does most differently from other towns.
A growing town
Algood has grown 13.4% since 2010
3,495 people in 2010; 4,036 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Algood’s report card
SchoolsB−Beats 50% of TN districtsHousing$280K16% below the TN typical homeCommute6 miHalf of commuters travel lessHealthC−Healthier than 22% of U.S. townsOutdoors1 miof trails · 0.4% conservedClimate87°/28°Summer high · winter low · 6″ snowHazards38/100Low risk of storm & flood damageSafetyB−Less crime than 53% of U.S. towns
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Algood. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Algood’s public schools outperform 50% of Tennessee districts
The public schools Algood’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 50% of Tennessee’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
B−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algood Elementary | PK–4 | 495 | A |
| Algood Christian Elementary Private | K–8 | 24 | |
| Algood Middle School | 5–8 | 718 | A− |
| Putnam Co Adult High School | 9–12 | 22 | Not graded |
| White Plains Academy | K–12 | 76 | D |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TN on state tests and graduationAll 5 schools →
Housing
A typical Algood home is worth about $280K
The typical Algood home is worth about $280,000, up 0.6% in a year, 16% below the Tennessee typical home.
$280KZillow home value
Typical home value
Algood$280K
Tennessee$334K
+0.6%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Algood
Most working residents leave Algood for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Cookeville (51%), Knoxville (3%) and Chattanooga (2%). Half commute less than 6 miles.
3%work in town
Where working residents work
In Algood3%
Cookeville51%
Knoxville3%
Chattanooga2%
Crossville2%
6 mi
median commute distance
1,835
jobs based in Algood
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
Algood tracks Tennessee closely on all 26 CDC measures.
C−Health Grade
26 measures vs. Tennessee
0 better26 too close to call0 worse
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
4.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
62nd
percentile among TN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Outdoors
0.4% of Algood is conserved land
0.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
0.4%conserved
0.4%
conserved · 9 of 2,601 acres
0.5 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
#83
most walkable in TN
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Algood Park | — | 13 |
| 2. Walter L Bilbrey Memorial Park | 0.2 mi | 9 |
| 3. Fantasy Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Algood has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 28°, and about 6 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
6″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter30–49°
Spring45–69°
Summer64–85°
Fall46–70°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 14
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.
38risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 53% of U.S. towns
Algood reports less crime per resident than 53% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
B−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Algood1.9
Tennessee5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Algood7.5
Tennessee16.6
U.S.15.5
53rd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
68th
percentile among TN towns
8
violent crimes reported in 2025
31
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Landmarks
2 places in Algood on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Algood
City in Tennessee, United States
Algood is a city in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 3,963 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cookeville Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 3,963
- Area
- 4.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,112 ft
- Area code
- 931
Algood’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Algood.
CookevilleAlgood