Monterey, TN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
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
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,751 332.4M (US)
Median Age
27.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,402 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$130,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$345 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$487 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Putnam County
5
Cookeville Urban Area
4
Tennessee
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Putnam County
6
Cookeville Urban Area
5
Tennessee
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 3 35
Feb 4 3 39
Mar 5 1 47
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 64
Jun 5 0 72
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 5 0 48
Dec 5 1 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 5%

Schools

Monterey High School
<1 miles, SE 1.9 star
Burks Elementary
<1 miles, S 1.4 star
Wilson Elementary
7 miles, E 1.4 star

Colleges

Fortis Institute-Cookeville
12 miles, W 1.4 star
Genesis Career College-Cookeville
12 miles, NW 1 star
Tennessee Technological University
14 miles, NW 2.3 star

Hospitals

Cookeville Regional Medical Center
14 miles, NW 4.1 star
Livingston Regional Hospital
17 miles, N 4.1 star
Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital
18 miles, SW 4.1 star

Airports

McGhee Tyson Airport
75 miles, SE 2.3 star
Lovell Field
77 miles, S 1.4 star
Nashville International Airport
79 miles, W 3.7 star