District 12
RANK #766 / 996 NAT · #26 / 33 TN · POP 73,297
1YR FORECAST: -0.5%
5YR OUTLOOK: +17%
Known as the "Home of the World's Finest Dark Fired Tobacco," Robertson County, Tennessee, maintains strong agricultural roots alongside its growing communities. Located just north of Nashville, the county offers a rural lifestyle within a 30-minute drive of city amenities. Springfield serves as the county seat, and the county features 11 distinct communities. Commute options include access to Interstates 24 and 65, and express bus services to Nashville are available. The Red River provides opportunities for kayaking and canoeing, and numerous parks and greenways offer hiking and other outdoor activities.
Life in Robertson County often appeals to families, small business owners, and retirees seeking a balance between small-town charm and proximity to a major city. The Robertson County School District serves over 11,000 students across 21 schools, with a focus on community-based education and career-technical training. The local economy is experiencing growth across several sectors. Recent developments include investments in manufacturing, particularly in home appliances and energy infrastructure, and an expanding logistics and distribution presence. The county's economic development efforts aim to create local job opportunities, reducing the number of residents who commute out of the county for work.
Above national median (4.7x)
Prices declining
Below-average climate & terrain
Below national median (13x)
Housing is fairly valued at 7.0x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Cumberland Natural Gas Plant Conversion
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
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$2,100M | Under Construction |
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Electrolux Manufacturing Expansion
Electrolux
|
$250M | Under Construction |
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Puritan Medical Products Manufacturing & Distribution
Puritan Medical Products
|
$220M | Under Construction |
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White House 700-Home Subdivision
Fuqua Investors, LLC
|
$175M | Planned |
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Martinrea International Expansion
Martinrea International
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$40M | Completed |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
At 22/100, Robertson County faces headwinds that place it in the lower third of the 996 counties we track. Median income of $74,440 combined with job growth of -1.4% suggests the local economy is struggling to keep pace with national trends.
Housing in Robertson County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $271,300 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.27, with rents averaging $1,065/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Robertson County is attracting residents (population +1.4% YoY) even as the job market softens with employment at -1.4%. Housing values changed -1.1% over the past 12 months. People may be moving here for affordability or lifestyle reasons rather than job opportunities.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 3.37% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Robertson County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.