Baxter, TN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,278 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,806 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$198,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$390 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$594 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Putnam County
5
Cookeville Urban Area
4
Tennessee
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Putnam County
6
Cookeville Urban Area
5
Tennessee
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 2 36
Feb 5 2 40
Mar 5 1 48
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 65
Jun 5 0 73
Jul 5 0 77
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 3 0 58
Nov 5 0 49
Dec 5 1 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, TN State Senate District 15, TN State House District 42, TN
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Schools

Baxter Primary
<1 miles, W
Cornerstone Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Upperman Middle School
1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Upperman High School
1 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Tennessee Technological University
7 miles, E • 2.3 star
Fortis Institute-Cookeville
9 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Cookeville Regional Medical Center
7 miles, E • 4.1 star
Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital
17 miles, S • 4.1 star
Dekalb Community Hospital
17 miles, SW • 5 star
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Airports

Nashville International Airport
58 miles, W • 3.7 star
Lovell Field
81 miles, S • 1.4 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
95 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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