Iron City, TN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
226 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$17,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
45.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$54,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$542 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$441 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lawrence County
3
Lawrenceburg Urban Area
3
Tennessee
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lawrence County
4
Lawrenceburg Urban Area
4
Tennessee
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 39
Feb 5 1 43
Mar 5 0 51
Apr 5 0 59
May 5 0 68
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 5 0 79
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 4 0 71
Oct 4 0 60
Nov 5 0 50
Dec 5 0 41

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 2%

Schools

Rogers High School
6 miles, S 3.7 star
South Lawrence Elementary
8 miles, E 2.3 star
Wilson High School
8 miles, SW 3.2 star
Loretto High School
8 miles, E 2.8 star

Colleges

Heritage Christian University
12 miles, SW 1.4 star
University of North Alabama
16 miles, SW 1.9 star
Northwest-Shoals Community College
20 miles, SW 1.4 star

Hospitals

North Alabama Medical Center
16 miles, SW 2.3 star
Shoals Hospital
20 miles, SW 2.3 star
Helen Keller Hospital
20 miles, SW 4.1 star

Airports

Nashville International Airport
92 miles, NE 3.7 star
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
123 miles, SW 1 star