Dyer County, 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 3/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
36,681 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,973 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$159,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$481 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$547 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dyersburg Urban Area
7
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

Dyersburg Urban Area
7
Tennessee
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 37
Feb 4 1 41
Mar 4 0 50
Apr 5 0 59
May 5 0 69
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 3 0 79
Sep 3 0 71
Oct 4 0 60
Nov 5 0 50
Dec 5 0 39

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, TN State Senate District 25, TN State House District 77, TN
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Schools

Christ Classical Academy
<1 miles, N • 5 star
Dyersburg High School
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Dyersburg Intermediate School
2 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Dyersburg State Community College
<1 miles, S • 1.4 star
Arkansas Northeastern College
31 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Dyersburg Regional Medical Center
1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Pemiscot County Memorial Hospital
23 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Great River Medical Center
30 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Memphis International Airport
77 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Barkley Regional Airport
78 miles, NE • 1 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
82 miles, N • 1 star
Nashville International Airport
152 miles, E • 3.7 star
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