Union 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 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
20,141 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,858 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$186,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$374 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$626 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Knoxville 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

Knoxville Metro Area
5
Tennessee
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 35
Feb 4 3 39
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 4 0 55
May 4 0 63
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 2 0 56
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 4 1 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 82%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, TN State Senate District 8, TN State House District 36, TN
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Schools

H Maynard Middle School
3 miles, S • 1.4 star
Maynardville Elementary
3 miles, S • 1.4 star
Tennessee Virtual Academy
3 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Carson-Newman University
22 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Lafollette Medical Center
17 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Physicians Regional Medical Center
18 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Claiborne Medical Center
19 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

McGhee Tyson Airport
34 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Tri-Cities Airport
81 miles, E • 1 star
Asheville Regional Airport
93 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Lovell Field
116 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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