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Pulaski had 8,285 residents in July 2026 and is a city in the United States. There were 37 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Median household income was US$48,538 a year in July 2026. The city had 8 schools in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1923 sources

Population8,394people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,575EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent733.9EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate7.2%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,827offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 78% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean7.18µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Pulaski?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$835 per month, while the median home value was US$194,400 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 46.7%, and the vacancy rate was 14.6% in July 2026. 41.9% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Pulaski recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$835/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent41.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)14.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents4,575 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)752.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent733.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes178 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Pulaski a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 43–61%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–66%
Student56%strong on education, weak on work · range 46–66%
Family61%strong on family, weak on cost · range 52–70%
Retirement52%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 41–63%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 190 of 8,394 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Pulaski is 7.2%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income48,538 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband70.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription84.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet13.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet5.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,575 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)21Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,275 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate7.2 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Pulaski?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,275 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,747of €2,582 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,582
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €753
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,747
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Pulaski Salary needed to live in Pulaski

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Pulaski. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Pulaski. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher88.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools8 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents25.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents37 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,748 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Pulaski when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesPulaski highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Pulaski highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Pulaski2,892
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,827 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents707.9 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes29 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time24.46 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportMRC3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport42 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Pulaski. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Pulaski.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Pulaski is 7.2 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.18 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202423Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 9 · Feb 11.39 · Mar 16.22 · Apr 21.61 · May 25.56 · Jun 29.39 · Jul 31.17 · Aug 31 · Sep 28.33 · Oct 22.5 · Nov 16 · Dec 10.72 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -3.67 · Feb -2.17 · Mar 1.78 · Apr 6.28 · May 11.44 · Jun 16.33 · Jul 18.61 · Aug 17.67 · Sep 13.56 · Oct 6.61 · Nov 0.667 · Dec -2.11 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average temperature by monthJan 2.67 · Feb 4.61 · Mar 9 · Apr 13.94 · May 18.5 · Jun 22.89 · Jul 24.89 · Aug 24.33 · Sep 20.94 · Oct 14.56 · Nov 8.33 · Dec 4.28 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 134.4 · Feb 143.8 · Mar 139.2 · Apr 130.3 · May 116.1 · Jun 121.4 · Jul 122.7 · Aug 111 · Sep 104.6 · Oct 96.77 · Nov 108.2 · Dec 159.5 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00407459 (PULASKI WWTP)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading34.3 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.25 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,136 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature23.71 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature14.54 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature5.86 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Murfreesboro ±0.9 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±4.4 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±4.5 °C, Markham (Canada) ±4.7 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±4.7 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±4.7 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share2.26 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents190 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density414.3 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population8,394 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Population covered by crime statistics8,207 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value194,400 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes46.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate53.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad2.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents2.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage59.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage73.3 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance8.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher20.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available92.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over3,304 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home6.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans72.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Pulaski

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Madison as a Pulaski alternative in the same region

60 km away, better on 5 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 67,968 Madison vs 8,394 Pulaski+710%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,817 Madison vs €2,575 Pulaski+87%
  • Unemployment: 2.2% Madison vs 7.2% Pulaski−70%
  • Foreign residents: 4.7% Madison vs 2.3% Pulaski+109%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,538 Madison vs 2,827 Pulaski−46%
  • Nearest airport: 6.0 km Madison vs 42.0 km Pulaski−86%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,823 Madison vs €3,275 Pulaskino percentage
Full comparisonMore about Madison

Plainfield as a Pulaski alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 721 km, better on 5 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 8,394 Pulaski+496%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,575 Pulaski+88%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 2.3% Pulaski+171%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 2,827 Pulaski−74%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 7.2% Pulaski−48%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 42.0 km Pulaski−79%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,275 Pulaskino percentage
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Alternative cities in United States

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Boulder Hill8,394 residentsLewistown borough8,394 residentsPerry Heights8,391 residentsCushing8,390 residentsNevada8,404 residentsWagoner8,405 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Pulaski?

The median gross salary is 3,275 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Pulaski?

The unemployment rate is 7.2 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Pulaski?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.18 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Pulaski?

Police recorded 2,827 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Pulaski?

The published population is 8,394 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Pulaski?

190 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Pulaski a good place to live?

Pulaski may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Pulaski (Tennessee), United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 7f2bb6101071f5499d3ba69a868d0662]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/pulaski-tn/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  12. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  13. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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