The Town FilesLexington, Tennessee
City in Henderson County · population 7,956 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $176,000
- Household income
- $49,057
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 36.9
Lexington is a city of 7,956 people in Henderson County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $176,000, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better for cycling than 82% of Tennessee towns.
How Lexington ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lexington is worth $176,000, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $49,057, which is more affordable than 54% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $720 a month. 63.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lexington | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $176,000 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $720 | $863 |
| Median household income | $49,057 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 63.0% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in Lexington
| People | Lexington | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.5% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.5% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.4% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 10.6% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 24.0 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.2% | 88.2% |
Weather in Lexington
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 27.3°F. About 54.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.5 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 52 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 77 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lexington since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 4, 2003 about 0.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 17 deaths and 151 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 11, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 26, 2011.
Severe weather in Henderson County since 1996
Henderson County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| June 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4878: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 17, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4712: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado |
Jobs and pay in Henderson County
Henderson County had 8,429 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,219 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Lexington itself the ACS puts it at 8.3%.
Public schools in Lexington
6 public schools with 2,790 students, about 16.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High School | 9-12 | 922 | 18.8 |
| Paul G. Caywood Elementary | PK-5 | 626 | 15.7 |
| Pin Oak Elementary | PK-8 | 363 | 15.8 |
| South Haven Elementary | PK-8 | 358 | 15.6 |
| Bargerton Elementary | PK-8 | 273 | 14.4 |
| Lexington Middle School | 6-8 | 248 | 14.6 |
Towns near Lexington
- Henderson, TN21.0 mi · 6,308 people · home $147,900
- Huntingdon, TN25.3 mi · 4,439 people · home $160,500
- Jackson, TN26.0 mi · 68,205 people · home $217,800
- Medina, TN26.2 mi · 5,126 people · home $287,200
- Milan, TN28.3 mi · 8,171 people · home $144,100
- Clifton, TN28.3 mi · 2,651 people · home $122,100
Lexington questions
Is Lexington, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lexington scores better for retirees than 11% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 36%. 17.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.9).
How much does a house cost in Lexington?
The median owner-occupied home in Lexington is valued at $176,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,057, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $720 a month.
What is the weather like in Lexington?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 27.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.8 inches of precipitation a year and 1.5 inches of snow.
Does Lexington get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lexington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 4, 2003. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)