Knox County, TN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
487,401 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,662 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$279,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$475 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$983 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Knoxville Metro Area
5
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

Knoxville Metro Area
5
Tennessee
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 36
Feb 4 1 40
Mar 4 1 48
Apr 4 0 57
May 4 0 65
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 5 0 77
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 3 0 69
Oct 2 0 58
Nov 4 0 48
Dec 4 1 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, TN State Senate District 5, TN State House District 90, TN
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Schools

Christenberry Elementary
<1 miles, E • 1 star
Dr Paul L Kelley Volunteer Academy
<1 miles, N • 4.6 star
Fulton High School
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Colleges

South College
3 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

University of Tn Medical Center
4 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Physicians Regional Medical Center
5 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

McGhee Tyson Airport
13 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Asheville Regional Airport
87 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
92 miles, E • 1 star
Lovell Field
97 miles, W • 1.4 star
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