Houston County, TN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
8,293 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,475 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
44 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$150,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$374 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$472 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.4% 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 4 1 36
Feb 5 1 40
Mar 4 0 49
Apr 5 0 58
May 6 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 4 0 59
Nov 5 0 49
Dec 5 0 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (50%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, TN State Senate District 24, TN State House District 74, TN
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Schools

Houston Co Middle School
2 miles, N • 1.4 star
Erin Elementary
3 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Tennessee Ridge Elementary
4 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Houston Co High School
5 miles, NE • 2.8 star

Colleges

Queen City College
26 miles, NE • 1 star
Austin Peay State University
26 miles, E • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Tristar Horizon Medical Center
24 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Camden General Hospital
28 miles, W • 4.1 star

Airports

Nashville International Airport
58 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Barkley Regional Airport
80 miles, NW • 1 star
Evansville Regional Airport
122 miles, NE • 1.4 star