Lewis County, TN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
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
12,784 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,477 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$157,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$362 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$523 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.2% 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 1 37
Feb 5 1 41
Mar 5 0 49
Apr 5 0 58
May 6 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 5 0 77
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 4 0 59
Nov 5 0 49
Dec 6 0 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, TN State Senate District 28, TN State House District 69, TN
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Schools

General Assembly Academy
3 miles, N • 1 star
Lewis County Middle School
4 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Lewis County Intermediate School
4 miles, NW • 1.9 star

Colleges

Columbia State Community College
23 miles, E • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Wayne Medical Center
20 miles, W • 4.1 star
Perry Community Hospital
21 miles, NW • 3.2 star

Airports

Nashville International Airport
62 miles, E • 3.7 star
Barkley Regional Airport
128 miles, N • 1 star
Lovell Field
134 miles, SE • 1.4 star