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Retirement community in Lewisburg, Tennessee

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Lewisburg, Tennessee Retirement Guide

tax-friendly for retireesestablished retirement community
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Retirement Score

Lewisburg, Tennessee at a Glance

Median Home Price
$161,700
State Income Tax
No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.
Avg January Low
32.9°F
Cost of Living Index
91.8 (US avg = 100)
Best For
tax-friendly for retirees, established retirement community
RetireCityIQ Score
78 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Lewisburg, Tennessee, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
91.8 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$45,938High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Lewisburg's cost of living is 8.200000000000003% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$161,700High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$833High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
60.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Lewisburg using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$350

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$393

Median home price used: $161,700

Median rent reference: $833 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
95.1 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated October 2026
Care Access (Proxy)
95.1 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
26.4 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Lewisburg scores 95.1 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
100 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Tax Details
No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026

Tennessee has a tax environment that is highly favorable for retirees.Read more in our detailed Tennessee tax guide.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
91.1°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026
Avg January Low
32.9°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026
Annual Precipitation
57.9"High confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026
Sunny Days / Year
298 daysHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026

With 298 sunny days a year and an average January low of 32.9°F, Lewisburg offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
58.8 / 100Low confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
6.1 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
1 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
12,376High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Age
33.0High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Age 65+
16.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Veterans
7.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
83.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Black
10.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Hispanic/Latino
12.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Asian
0.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Lewisburg

Is Lewisburg, Tennessee a good place to retire?▾

Lewisburg, Tennessee is one of the US retirement-friendly cities tracked by RetireCityIQ. Notable retirement-relevant traits include tax-friendly for retirees, established retirement community. See the at-a-glance card on this page for the cost of living, state tax treatment, climate, and healthcare access metrics.

What is the cost of living in Lewisburg, Tennessee for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 92, roughly 8% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $161,700.

Does Tennessee tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For Tennessee residents: No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.

What is the climate like in Lewisburg, Tennessee?▾

Lewisburg, Tennessee has January average low around 33°F, July average high around 91°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Lewisburg, Tennessee?▾

Lewisburg scores 95/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a top-tier score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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