The Town FilesMedina, Tennessee
City in Gibson County · population 5,126 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $287,200
- Household income
- $107,807
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 34.9
Medina is a city of 5,126 people in Gibson County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $287,200, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better for families than 98% of Tennessee towns, more of a college town than 96% of Tennessee towns, more upscale than 91% of Tennessee towns.
How Medina 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 Medina is worth $287,200, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $107,807, which is more affordable than 84% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $1,206 a month. 81.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Medina | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $287,200 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $1,206 | $863 |
| Median household income | $107,807 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 81.9% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 2004 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Medina
| People | Medina | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.8% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 30.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.1% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.6% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 11.4% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 23.9 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 99.1% | 88.2% |
Weather in Medina
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 28.1°F. About 55.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.4 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 66 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 79 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Medina since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on February 5, 2008 about 6.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 61 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 30, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 53 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 5, 1999.
Severe weather in Gibson County since 1996
Gibson County has been included in 28 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 |
| December 13, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4751: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Gibson County
Gibson County had 14,908 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,973 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Medina itself the ACS puts it at 3.3%.
Public schools in Medina
3 public schools with 2,475 students, about 18.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Gibson County Elementary School | PK-4 | 915 | 18.7 |
| South Gibson County High School | 9-12 | 788 | 17.1 |
| South Gibson County Middle School | 5-8 | 772 | 19.8 |
Towns near Medina
- Humboldt, TN6.4 mi · 7,874 people · home $102,300
- Milan, TN6.9 mi · 8,171 people · home $144,100
- Jackson, TN11.3 mi · 68,205 people · home $217,800
- Trenton, TN13.8 mi · 4,240 people · home $126,000
- Huntingdon, TN24.6 mi · 4,439 people · home $160,500
- Lexington, TN26.2 mi · 7,956 people · home $176,000
- Henderson, TN26.9 mi · 6,308 people · home $147,900
- McKenzie, TN27.2 mi · 5,529 people · home $154,500
Medina questions
Is Medina, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Medina scores better for retirees than 30% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 15%. 8.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.9).
How much does a house cost in Medina?
The median owner-occupied home in Medina is valued at $287,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $107,807, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $1,206 a month.
What is the weather like in Medina?
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 28.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.2 inches of precipitation a year and 4.4 inches of snow.
Does Medina get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Medina since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on February 5, 2008. 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)