Pelham, TN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
429 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
38.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,667 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$157,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$370 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$707 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Grundy County
7
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

Grundy County
4
Tennessee
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 36
Feb 5 1 40
Mar 6 0 48
Apr 5 0 56
May 5 0 65
Jun 5 0 72
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 5 0 69
Oct 4 0 58
Nov 5 0 48
Dec 6 0 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, TN State Senate District 16, TN State House District 47, TN
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Schools

Pelham Elementary
2 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Monteagle Elementary
7 miles, S • 1.4 star
Hillsboro Elementary
8 miles, NW • 2.3 star
St Andrew's-Sewanee School
8 miles, SW • 5 star
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Colleges

The University of the South
9 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Motlow State Community College
24 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Unity Medical Center
16 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Tennova Healthcare-Harton
21 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Saint Thomas River Park Hospital
26 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Lovell Field
43 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Nashville International Airport
71 miles, N • 3.7 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
110 miles, E • 2.3 star
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