Polk County, TN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
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
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
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
17,702 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,227 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$136,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$330 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$482 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cleveland Metro Area
6
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

Cleveland Metro Area
7
Tennessee
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 37
Feb 5 1 40
Mar 4 0 48
Apr 4 0 56
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 3 0 58
Nov 4 0 48
Dec 5 0 39

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 (33%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, TN State Senate District 2, TN State House District 22, TN
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Schools

Polk County High School
8 miles, N • 2.8 star
Benton Elementary
8 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Chilhowee Middle School
8 miles, NW • 1 star
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Colleges

Lee University
19 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Franklin Academy
20 miles, NW • 1 star
Cleveland State Community College
20 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Fannin Regional Hospital
16 miles, S • 4.1 star
Tennova Health Care-Cleveland
19 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Adventhealth Murray
26 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Lovell Field
38 miles, W • 1.4 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
57 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Asheville Regional Airport
115 miles, E • 1.4 star
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