The Town FilesMcMinnville, Tennessee
City in Warren County · population 13,788 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $182,200
- Household income
- $47,179
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 37.0
McMinnville is a city of 13,788 people in Warren County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $182,200, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks hipper than 82% of Tennessee towns, more vibrant than 79% of Tennessee towns, more walkable than 77% of Tennessee towns.
How McMinnville 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 McMinnville is worth $182,200, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $47,179, which is more affordable than 42% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $791 a month. 49.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | McMinnville | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $182,200 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $791 | $863 |
| Median household income | $47,179 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 49.7% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in McMinnville
| People | McMinnville | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.1% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.7% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.7% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.1% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 25.1 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.4% | 88.2% |
Weather in McMinnville
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 31.2°F. About 54.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.1 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 69 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McMinnville since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 13, 1961 about 4.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 5 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 5, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 22, 2005.
Severe weather in Warren County since 1996
Warren County has been included in 22 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 |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| June 17, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4792: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4514: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Warren County
Warren County had 13,037 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,373 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in McMinnville itself the ACS puts it at 9%.
Public schools in McMinnville
9 public schools with 5,562 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren County High School | 9-12 | 1,845 | 17.2 |
| Warren County Middle School | 6-8 | 767 | 12.8 |
| Hickory Creek School | PK-5 | 647 | 12.9 |
| Centertown Elementary | PK-8 | 571 | 16.3 |
| Bobby Ray Memorial | PK-5 | 548 | 14.8 |
| West Elementary | PK-5 | 511 | 12.5 |
| Dibrell Elementary | PK-8 | 351 | 12.1 |
| Irving College Elementary | PK-8 | 288 | 13.1 |
| Warren County Alternative Academy | 6-12 | 34 | 4.9 |
Towns near McMinnville
- Woodbury, TN18.9 mi · 2,703 people · home $216,400
- Smithville, TN18.9 mi · 5,004 people · home $194,200
- Manchester, TN22.5 mi · 12,212 people · home $237,400
- Sparta, TN24.4 mi · 4,998 people · home $217,000
McMinnville questions
Is McMinnville, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, McMinnville scores better for retirees than 11% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 21%. 17.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.0).
How much does a house cost in McMinnville?
The median owner-occupied home in McMinnville is valued at $182,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,179, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $791 a month.
What is the weather like in McMinnville?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 31.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.4 inches of precipitation a year and 4.1 inches of snow.
Does McMinnville get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McMinnville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 13, 1961. 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)