Dickson County, TN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
55,197 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,223 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$272,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$435 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$795 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin Metro Area
5
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

Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin Metro Area
5
Tennessee
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 36
Feb 4 1 40
Mar 5 0 48
Apr 4 0 57
May 6 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 3 0 58
Nov 4 0 48
Dec 5 0 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, TN State Senate District 23, TN State House District 69, TN
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Schools

New Directions Academy
3 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Charlotte Elementary
3 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Charlotte Middle School
3 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Dickson County High School
4 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Austin Peay State University
27 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Tristar Horizon Medical Center
5 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Nashville International Airport
38 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Barkley Regional Airport
100 miles, NW • 1 star
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