Cosby, TN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
521 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,313 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
56 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
32.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$160,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$379 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$721 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cocke County
6
Newport Urban Area
6
Tennessee
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cocke County
6
Newport Urban Area
6
Tennessee
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 5 37
Feb 4 5 40
Mar 4 3 47
Apr 4 1 56
May 5 0 64
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 3 0 69
Oct 2 0 58
Nov 2 1 47
Dec 4 3 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 84%
Hillary Clinton 14%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, TN State Senate District 9, TN State House District 11, TN
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Schools

Smoky Mountain Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Cosby High School
3 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Cosby Elementary
4 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Jones Cove Elementary
4 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Haywood Community College
26 miles, S • 1.4 star
Carson-Newman University
26 miles, N • 1.9 star
Walters State Community College
29 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Newport Medical Center
12 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Leconte Medical Center
17 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Haywood Regional Medical Center
25 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

McGhee Tyson Airport
42 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Asheville Regional Airport
47 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
66 miles, NE • 1 star
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