Giles County, TN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
30,442 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,476 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$204,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$394 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$584 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.4% 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 5 0 58
May 5 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 5 0 77
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 4 0 59
Nov 5 0 49
Dec 6 0 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, TN State Senate District 28, TN State House District 70, TN
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Schools

Bridgeforth Middle School
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Giles Co High School
1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Southside Elementary
1 miles, S • 1.4 star

Colleges

Martin Methodist College
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
The Hair Academy LLC
26 miles, SE • 1 star

Hospitals

Lincoln Medical Center
27 miles, SE • 4.1 star

Airports

Nashville International Airport
67 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Lovell Field
104 miles, SE • 1.4 star