Whitwell, TN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,863 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
42 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$121,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$336 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$576 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Marion County
4
Chattanooga Metro 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

Marion County
4
Chattanooga Metro Area
6
Tennessee
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 37
Feb 5 1 41
Mar 5 1 49
Apr 4 0 57
May 5 0 65
Jun 5 0 73
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 5 0 69
Oct 4 0 59
Nov 5 0 49
Dec 6 0 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, TN State Senate District 10, TN State House District 39, TN
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Schools

Whitwell Middle School
<1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Whitwell High School
1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Whitwell Elementary
1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Signal Mountain Middle/High School
9 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Chattanooga State Community College
17 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Erlanger Medical Center
16 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Parkridge Medical Center
18 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Lovell Field
21 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Nashville International Airport
92 miles, N • 3.7 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
96 miles, E • 2.3 star
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