Lake 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 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
6,691 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$30,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
60.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$107,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$394 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$302 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.6% 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 2 35
Feb 4 2 40
Mar 4 0 48
Apr 5 0 58
May 5 0 67
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 2 0 78
Sep 3 0 71
Oct 4 0 60
Nov 5 0 48
Dec 5 1 38

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, TN State Senate District 25, TN State House District 77, TN
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Schools

Lake Co High School
3 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Margaret Newton Elementary
3 miles, NE • 1 star
Lara Kendall Elementary
5 miles, S • 1.4 star
Black Oak Elementary
10 miles, E • 1.9 star

Colleges

Dyersburg State Community College
20 miles, S • 1.4 star
The University of Tennessee-Martin
35 miles, E • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Pemiscot County Memorial Hospital
16 miles, W • 2.3 star
Dyersburg Regional Medical Center
21 miles, S • 2.3 star

Airports

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
62 miles, N • 1 star
Barkley Regional Airport
64 miles, NE • 1 star
Memphis International Airport
93 miles, SW • 2.8 star