Saulsbury, Tennessee

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Population in 2022: 112 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +13.1%
 
Males: 60  (54.3%)
Females: 52  (45.7%)
Median resident age:

30.1 years
Tennessee median age:

39.2 years

Zip code: 38067

Estimated median household income in 2022: $44,253 (it was $30,000 in 2000)
Saulsbury:

$44,253
TN:

$65,254

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,954 (it was $10,335 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $129,700 (it was $45,000 in 2000)
Saulsbury:

$129,700
TN:

$284,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $126,663; detached houses: $131,571; mobile homes: $76,140

Median gross rent in 2022: $709.

March 2022 cost of living index in Saulsbury: 78.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 31.8%

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  • Races in Saulsbury, TN (2022)
    • 19680.7%White alone
    • 4016.5%Black alone
    • 41.6%Two or more races



According to our research of Tennessee and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Saulsbury, Tennessee as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Saulsbury is 29 to 1.


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Ancestries: European (8.6%), English (6.9%), Irish (5.2%), Polish (1.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1849

Elevation: 500 feet

Land area: 0.36 square miles.

Population density: 307 people per square mile   (very low).

Saulsbury, Tennessee map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Saulsbury town:

0.4% ($199)
Tennessee:

0.8% ($715)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, TN (43.1 miles , pop. 59,643).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (50.2 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (468.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Grand Junction, TN (2.4 miles ),
Hickory Valley, TN (2.8 miles),
La Grange, TN (2.9 miles),
Hamilton, MS (3.1 miles ),
Middleton, TN (3.3 miles ),
Walnut, MS (3.5 miles ),
Bolivar, TN (3.9 miles ),
Ashland, MS (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 35.05 N, Longitude: 89.09 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 731

Distribution of median household income in Saulsbury, TN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Saulsbury, TN in 2022

Saulsbury satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.6%
Tennessee:

3.0%

Average climate in Saulsbury, Tennessee

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2004 was 82.3. This is about average.

City:

82.3
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2004 was 2.27. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 20.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.27
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2004 was 1.28. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.28
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2004 was 33.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.3
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Saulsbury-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Tennessee state average. It is 91% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/21/1971, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.7 miles away from the Saulsbury town center killed 58 people and injured 795 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 3/21/1952, a category F4 tornado 11.9 miles away from the town center killed 16 people and injured 74 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Saulsbury-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Tennessee state average. It is 318% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 80.8 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 112.6 miles away from Saulsbury center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 76.4 miles away from Saulsbury center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 148.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 244.6 miles away from Saulsbury center
On 3/25/1976 at 01:00:11, a magnitude 4.5 (4.1 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 87.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Hardeman County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Flash Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Saulsbury topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Saulsbury:

  • ASHLAND HEALTH AND RAHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; ASHLAND, MS)
  • PROCARE OF TENNESSEE INC (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; BOLIVAR, TN)
  • PLEASANT VIEW (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; BOLIVAR, TN)
  • PLEASANT VIEW HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; BOLIVAR, TN)
  • BOLIVAR DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; BOLIVAR, TN)
  • BOLIVAR GENERAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 16 miles away; BOLIVAR, TN)
  • MEDICAL CENTER HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE (Hospital, about 16 miles away; BOLIVAR, TN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Saulsbury:

  • Northeast Mississippi Community College (about 40 miles; Booneville, MS; Full-time enrollment: 3,024)
  • Jackson State Community College (about 45 miles; Jackson, TN; FT enrollment: 2,958)
  • Union University (about 46 miles; Jackson, TN; FT enrollment: 4,051)
  • University of Memphis (about 51 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 17,427)
  • Rhodes College (about 52 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 2,052)
  • Southwest Tennessee Community College (about 54 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 8,043)
  • University of Mississippi (about 54 miles; University, MS; FT enrollment: 17,642)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Saulsbury Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Saulsbury: Saulsbury Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hardeman County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Saulsbury and their reported violations in the past:

CANDLEWOOD LAKES P.O.A. WATERWORKS (Population served: 258, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2010), St Public Notif requested (JAN-07-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-07-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-02-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-02-2010), St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2007 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-31-2007), St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-31-2007)

Drinking water stations with addresses in Saulsbury that have no violations reported:

  • GRAND VALLEY LAKES PO ASSOC (Population served: 862, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • CHEROKEE LANDING RESORT (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.1 people
Tennessee:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

53.8%
Whole state:

67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.7%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Saulsbury:

Marital status in Saulsbury, TN
  • Never married: 7.6%
  • Now married: 28.6%
  • Separated: 11.3%
  • Widowed: 25.7%
  • Divorced: 26.8%

For population 25 years and over in Saulsbury:

  • High school or higher: 76.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
  • Unemployed: 9.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.6
Tennessee average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Saulsbury, TN (based on Hardeman County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant11,90460
Black Protestant2,65016
Mainline Protestant1,03111
Catholic1251
Other21
None11,541-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
This county:

3.59 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Hardeman County:

0.36 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Hardeman County:

0.72 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
Hardeman County:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

5.16 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Hardeman County:

4.31 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

6.56 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

13.4%
Tennessee:

11.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

37.5%
Tennessee:

30.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Hardeman County:

11.2%
Tennessee:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Saulsbury:

48.9%
Tennessee:

49.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Saulsbury:

44.5%
Tennessee:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Saulsbury:

29.7
Tennessee:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

15.8%
Tennessee:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Saulsbury:

17.4%
Tennessee:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.5
Tennessee:

6.8

Overweight people:
Saulsbury:

35.2%
State:

33.9%

General health condition:
This city:

51.7%
Tennessee:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

82.2%
Tennessee:

79.1%

More about Health and Nutrition of Saulsbury, TN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Transit 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Saulsbury government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General Public Buildings: $12,000 ($107.14)
    Regular Highways: $5,000 ($44.64)
    Financial Administration: $4,000 ($35.71)
    Health - Other: $3,000 ($26.79)
    Local Fire Protection: $3,000 ($26.79)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($8.93)

Saulsbury government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $5,000 ($44.64)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $3,000 ($26.79)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $15,000 ($133.93)
    Highways: $3,000 ($26.79)

Saulsbury government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $124,000 ($1107.14)

Strongest AM radio stations in Saulsbury:

  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WPLX (1170 AM; 10 kW; GERMANTOWN, TN; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WLRC (850 AM; daytime; 1 kW; WALNUT, MS; Owner: B. R. AND MARTHA S. CLAYTON)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KWAM (990 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WMC (790 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WREC (600 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHBQ (560 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Saulsbury:

  • WSRR-FM (98.1 FM; MILLINGTON, TN; Owner: KOOL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRBO (103.5 FM; COMO, MS; Owner: MEMPHIS III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WYDL (100.7 FM; MIDDLETON, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WOJG (94.7 FM; BOLIVAR, TN; Owner: JOHNNY W. SHAW & OPAL J. SHAW)
  • WGKX (105.9 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: KIX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRVR-FM (104.5 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WEGR (102.7 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMOD (96.7 FM; BOLIVAR, TN; Owner: WMOD, INC.)
  • WMAE-FM (89.5 FM; BOONEVILLE, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WKZU (102.3 FM; RIPLEY, MS; Owner: KUDZU COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Saulsbury:

  • WMC-TV (Channel 5; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WREG-TV (Channel 3; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WLMT (Channel 30; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTY-TV (Channel 24; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W34BU (Channel 34; ACTON, TN; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WPXX-TV (Channel 50; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKNO (Channel 10; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: MID-SOUTH PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION)
  • WHBQ-TV (Channel 13; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • W25BY (Channel 25; JACKSON, TN; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W38BY (Channel 38; JACKSON, TN; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W54BU (Channel 54; JACKSON, TN; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W62CK (Channel 62; ACTON, TN; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WMAE-TV (Channel 12; BOONEVILLE, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WBII-LP (Channel 20; HOLLY SPRINGS, MS; Owner: MID-SOUTH BROADCASTING)

Saulsbury fatal accident list:

May 16, 1978 07:18 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Feb 1, 1976 11:17 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 3
Feb 1, 1975 11:17 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 3
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 92ft / 28.1mTotal length
  • $677,000Total costs
  • 6,864Total average daily traffic
  • 387Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,152Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Saulsbury, TN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 32000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Saulsbury, TN

2005 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2005 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 8. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 28 took place in 2007, and the least - 1 in 2010. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Saulsbury, TN When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (44.1%), and Structure Fires (26.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Saulsbury, TN
    • 5244.1%Outside Fires
    • 3126.3%Structure Fires
    • 2117.8%Other
    • 1411.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Saulsbury, TN
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Saulsbury, TN
  • 67.8%Utility gas
  • 27.1%Electricity
  • 5.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Saulsbury, TN
  • 57.1%Utility gas
  • 42.9%Electricity


Saulsbury compared to Tennessee state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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