Bledsoe County, TN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
14,905 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,655 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$165,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$349 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$516 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Tennessee
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Tennessee
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 37
Feb 5 1 41
Mar 5 0 49
Apr 4 0 57
May 5 0 65
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 3 0 58
Nov 5 0 48
Dec 5 0 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, TN State Senate District 10, TN State House District 31, TN
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Schools

Bledsoe County High School
<1 miles, W • 1.9 star
Pikeville Elementary
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Bledsoe County Middle School
<1 miles, W • 1 star
Cecil B Rigsby Elementary
5 miles, SE • 2.3 star

Colleges

Bryan College-Dayton
13 miles, SE • 2.3 star

Hospitals

Rhea Medical Center
13 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Cumberland Medical Center
26 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital
29 miles, N • 4.1 star

Airports

Lovell Field
39 miles, S • 1.4 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
70 miles, E • 2.3 star
Nashville International Airport
90 miles, NW • 3.7 star