Sewanee, TN
Livability
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Bikeability
5/10
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Walkability
3/10
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Transit
2/10
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Commute
9/10
home
Housing
6/10
visibility
Safety
5/10
local_library
Schools
3/10
local_airport
Airports
5/10
school
Colleges
2/10
accessibility
Hospitals
3/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
- local_airport Airports
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Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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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
3,000
332.4M (US)
Median Age
21.7 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.6%
64% (US)
College-Educated
79.8%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$128,295
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.0%
88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.0%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$377,200
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$651
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$969
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.9%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Franklin County
5
Winchester Urban Area
5
Tennessee
5
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Franklin County
4
Winchester Urban Area
4
Tennessee
5
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | 1 | 38 |
| Feb | 5 | 1 | 41 |
| Mar | 5 | 0 | 49 |
| Apr | 4 | 0 | 58 |
| May | 5 | 0 | 66 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 74 |
| Jul | 5 | 0 | 77 |
| Aug | 3 | 0 | 76 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 70 |
| Oct | 3 | 0 | 59 |
| Nov | 5 | 0 | 49 |
| Dec | 5 | 0 | 40 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.
Liberal (42%) (55%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 57%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 4, TN State Senate District 16, TN State House District 39, TNSchools
Sewanee Elementary
<1 miles, SE
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3.7
St Andrew's-Sewanee School
2 miles, E
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5
Cowan Elementary
5 miles, W
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1.4
Monteagle Elementary
6 miles, E
•
1.4
Colleges
The University of the South
<1 miles, NE
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2.8
Love Beauty School Inc
22 miles, N
Motlow State Community College
24 miles, NW
•
1.4
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville
34 miles, NW
•
1.4
Hospitals
Southern Tennessee Regional Hlth System Winchester
10 miles, W
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3.2
Tennova Healthcare-Harton
22 miles, NW
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2.3
Unity Medical Center
22 miles, N
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4.1
Moccassin Bend Mental Health Institute
35 miles, SE
Airports
Lovell Field
42 miles, SE
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1.4
Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
62 miles, W
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1.4
Nashville International Airport
77 miles, N
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3.7
McGhee Tyson Airport
116 miles, E
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2.3