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McKenzie, TN

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Population
5,632
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
491 ft
Median Home Value
$154,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$663/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$37,236
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About McKenzie

McKenzie is a welcoming small town in West Tennessee, sitting right where Carroll, Henry, and Weakley counties meet. With around 5,500 residents, it offers a quiet, neighborly pace of life without feeling cut off. State Route 22 and U.S. 79 run straight through town, making it easy to commute or head out for shopping and dining in nearby hubs like Paris, Milan, and Jackson.

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Bethel University plays a big role in town life, bringing campus events, collegiate athletics, and extra vitality to the local community. Families are served by the independent McKenzie Special School District, while the local economy relies heavily on education, healthcare, and light manufacturing. The historic downtown and restored depot reflect the area's railroad roots, blending local heritage with an easygoing daily rhythm. Between the low-stress atmosphere and the open West Tennessee countryside, it provides a comfortable, grounded place to settle down.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0rating

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