Smith 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 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
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
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
20,196 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,799 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$224,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$440 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$691 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin Metro Area
5
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

Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin Metro Area
5
Tennessee
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 36
Feb 4 1 40
Mar 4 0 48
Apr 4 0 57
May 6 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 3 0 58
Nov 4 0 48
Dec 5 0 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, TN State Senate District 15, TN State House District 40, TN
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Schools

Carthage Elementary
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Smith County High School
<1 miles, W • 2.3 star
Smith County Middle School
2 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Forks River Elementary
5 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Cumberland University
20 miles, W • 1.9 star
Genesis Career College-Lebanon
22 miles, W • 1 star
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Hospitals

Riverview Regional Medical Center
<1 miles, N • 4.1 star
Trousdale Medical Center
16 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Macon Community Hospital
19 miles, N • 4.1 star
Dekalb Community Hospital
22 miles, S • 5 star
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Airports

Nashville International Airport
42 miles, W • 3.7 star
Lovell Field
94 miles, S • 1.4 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
113 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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