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Credit Scores in Tennessee: What the Data Shows

The average FICO credit score in Tennessee is 706 — below the national average of 714. Tennessee ranks #38 out of 50 states for average credit score (where #1 is the highest-scoring state).

Tennessee's credit score is below average nationally, reflecting lower median incomes in rural areas and the mixed economic profile of its cities. Nashville's boom has created high earners but also high housing costs that strain newer residents.

What Affects Your Tennessee Credit Score?

FICO credit scoring factors are applied identically across all 50 states — payment history (35%), amounts owed (30%), length of credit history (15%), new credit (10%), and credit mix (10%). However, economic context matters. In Tennessee, where the median household income is $54,833, carrying average consumer debt of $82,000 creates different financial pressure than the same debt load in a higher-income state.

Use the simulator above to model how paying down your credit card balance (currently averaging $5,786 per Tennessee household), disputing errors, or adding an installment loan would move your score.

Tennessee Credit Score Ranges

• 800+: Exceptional — qualifies for the very best rates in Tennessee and nationally
• 740–799: Very Good — well above Tennessee's state average of 706
• 670–739: Good — near Tennessee's average; qualifies for most conventional products
• 580–669: Fair — may face higher rates or require larger down payments
• Below 580: Poor — limited to secured cards, subprime loans, or credit rebuilding products

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