The Town FilesWoodbury, Tennessee
Town in Cannon County · population 2,703 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $216,400
- Household income
- $58,466
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 35.0
Woodbury is a town of 2,703 people in Cannon County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $216,400, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 90% of Tennessee towns, hipper than 86% of Tennessee towns, easier by car than 73% of Tennessee towns.
How Woodbury 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 Woodbury is worth $216,400, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $58,466, which is more affordable than 50% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $812 a month. 57.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Woodbury | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $216,400 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $812 | $863 |
| Median household income | $58,466 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 57.2% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Woodbury
| People | Woodbury | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.0 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.2% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 26.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.7% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.0% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 2.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 9.7% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 34.8 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 75.9% | 88.2% |
Weather in Woodbury
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 26.7°F. About 57.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.1 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 55 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 94 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Woodbury since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 3, 1974 about 6.7 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 9 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 1, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on October 6, 2014.
Severe weather in Cannon County since 1996
Cannon 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 7, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4701: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Cannon County
Cannon County had 2,339 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,444 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Woodbury itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Woodbury
4 public schools with 1,494 students, about 16.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon County High School | 9-12 | 533 | 14.4 |
| Cannon County Middle School | 6-8 | 405 | 19.3 |
| Cannon County Elementary School | PK-5 | 317 | 17.6 |
| Cannon North Elementary School | PK-5 | 239 | 15.9 |
Towns near Woodbury
- Smithville, TN16.8 mi · 5,004 people · home $194,200
- McMinnville, TN18.9 mi · 13,788 people · home $182,200
- Murfreesboro, TN19.6 mi · 152,769 people · home $402,100
- Christiana, TN20.4 mi · 4,305 people · home $361,900
- Manchester, TN24.9 mi · 12,212 people · home $237,400
- Smyrna, TN27.4 mi · 53,070 people · home $358,300
Woodbury questions
Is Woodbury, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Woodbury scores better for retirees than 37% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 36%. 11.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.0).
How much does a house cost in Woodbury?
The median owner-occupied home in Woodbury is valued at $216,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,466, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $812 a month.
What is the weather like in Woodbury?
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 26.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.6 inches of precipitation a year and 3.1 inches of snow.
Does Woodbury get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Woodbury since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 3, 1974. 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)