The Town FilesPulaski, Tennessee
City in Giles County · population 8,397 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $194,400
- Household income
- $48,538
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 37.2
Pulaski is a city of 8,397 people in Giles County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $194,400, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better for cycling than 95% of Tennessee towns, easier by car than 91% of Tennessee towns.
How Pulaski 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 Pulaski is worth $194,400, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $48,538, which is more affordable than 40% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $835 a month. 46.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pulaski | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $194,400 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $835 | $863 |
| Median household income | $48,538 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 46.7% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Pulaski
| People | Pulaski | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.7% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 19.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.8% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.7% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 9.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 24.5 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.4% | 88.2% |
Weather in Pulaski
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 25.4°F. About 58.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.9 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 38 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 91 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pulaski since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on August 16, 1985 about 2.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 5 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 8, 2008.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on January 17, 1999.
Severe weather in Giles County since 1996
Giles County has been included in 24 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 |
| May 17, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4712: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado |
Jobs and pay in Giles County
Giles County had 9,906 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,003 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Pulaski itself the ACS puts it at 7.2%.
Public schools in Pulaski
4 public schools with 1,855 students, about 11.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giles Co High School | 9-12 | 688 | 11.9 |
| Pulaski Elementary | PK-2 | 486 | 11.9 |
| Southside Elementary | 3-5 | 369 | 14.8 |
| Bridgeforth Middle School | 6-8 | 312 | 9.8 |
Towns near Pulaski
- Lawrenceburg, TN17.3 mi · 11,633 people · home $184,600
- Lewisburg, TN22.5 mi · 12,288 people · home $225,700
- Mount Pleasant, TN26.0 mi · 4,784 people · home $244,400
- Fayetteville, TN26.8 mi · 7,068 people · home $230,800
- Harvest, AL28.1 mi · 5,893 people · home $281,300
- Athens, AL29.0 mi · 25,406 people · home $270,000
- Columbia, TN29.9 mi · 41,690 people · home $308,700
Pulaski questions
Is Pulaski, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pulaski scores better for retirees than 53% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 40%. 20.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.2).
How much does a house cost in Pulaski?
The median owner-occupied home in Pulaski is valued at $194,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,538, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $835 a month.
What is the weather like in Pulaski?
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 25.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.6 inches of precipitation a year and 1.9 inches of snow.
Does Pulaski get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pulaski since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on August 16, 1985. 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)