Sewanee, TN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car 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
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
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
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%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 4%

Schools

Sewanee Elementary
<1 miles, SE 3.7 star
St Andrew's-Sewanee School
2 miles, E 5 star
Cowan Elementary
5 miles, W 1.4 star
Monteagle Elementary
6 miles, E 1.4 star

Colleges

The University of the South
<1 miles, NE 2.8 star
Motlow State Community College
24 miles, NW 1.4 star

Hospitals

Tennova Healthcare-Harton
22 miles, NW 2.3 star
Unity Medical Center
22 miles, N 4.1 star

Airports

Lovell Field
42 miles, SE 1.4 star
Nashville International Airport
77 miles, N 3.7 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
116 miles, E 2.3 star