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Population
1,636
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,800 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$150,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$575/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$46,705
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Spencer

Perched high on the Cumberland Plateau, Spencer offers a quiet, slow-paced lifestyle surrounded by some of Tennessee’s most beautiful scenery. As the small seat of Van Buren County, the town centers around a classic courthouse square and sits right next to Fall Creek Falls State Park. It is an ideal spot for anyone who wants a rural mountain setting with incredible hiking, waterfalls, and outdoor recreation right in their backyard.

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Low State Income TaxA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Heat-Wave Risk IndexA+98.6ratingLower FEMA County Flood Risk IndexA96.7rating

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