Dayton, TN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
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
7,191 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,692 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$152,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$410 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$698 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rhea County
4
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

Rhea County
4
Tennessee
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 37
Feb 5 1 40
Mar 5 0 48
Apr 4 0 57
May 5 0 65
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 3 0 58
Nov 5 0 48
Dec 5 0 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, TN State Senate District 1, TN State House District 31, TN
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Schools

Dayton City Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Rhea County Academy
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Rhea Central Elementary
1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Frazier Elementary
4 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Bryan College-Dayton
<1 miles, E • 2.3 star
Cleveland State Community College
22 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Rhea Medical Center
3 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Starr Regional Medical Center Athens
23 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Tennova Health Care-Cleveland
23 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Lovell Field
34 miles, SW • 1.4 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
61 miles, E • 2.3 star
Nashville International Airport
103 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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