Jackson County, TN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
11,882 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,475 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$135,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$361 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$502 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cookeville Urban Area
4
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

Cookeville Urban Area
5
Tennessee
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 36
Feb 4 2 39
Mar 5 0 47
Apr 4 0 56
May 6 0 65
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 5 0 77
Aug 4 0 76
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 a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, TN State Senate District 15, TN State House District 40, TN
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Schools

Gainesboro Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Jackson County Middle School
2 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Jackson County High School
2 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Dodson Branch Elementary
9 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Tennessee Technological University
16 miles, S • 2.3 star
Fortis Institute-Cookeville
18 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Cookeville Regional Medical Center
16 miles, S • 4.1 star
Riverview Regional Medical Center
16 miles, W • 4.1 star
Livingston Regional Hospital
19 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Nashville International Airport
58 miles, W • 3.7 star
Lovell Field
95 miles, S • 1.4 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
101 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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