Knoxville, TN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 2/10
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
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
193,721 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,994 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$214,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$500 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$921 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
41.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Knox County
5
Knoxville Metro Area
5
Tennessee
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Knox County
6
Knoxville Metro Area
5
Tennessee
5

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 74
Jul 5 0 77
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 3 0 70
Oct 3 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 37% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, TN State Senate District 5, TN State House District 15, TN
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Schools

Beaumont Elementary/Magnet
<1 miles, E • 1.9 star
West View Elementary
<1 miles, W • 1 star
Maynard Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 1 star
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Colleges

South College
2 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

University of Tn Medical Center
2 miles, S • 3.2 star
Physicians Regional Medical Center
6 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

McGhee Tyson Airport
11 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Asheville Regional Airport
87 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
93 miles, E • 1 star
Lovell Field
96 miles, W • 1.4 star
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