Dodson Branch, Tennessee

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Population in 2010: 1,074.
Males: 457  (42.6%)
Females: 617  (57.4%)
Median resident age:

48.7 years
Tennessee median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 38562.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $43,163
Dodson Branch:

$43,163
TN:

$65,254

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,004

Dodson Branch CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $154,732
Dodson Branch:

$154,732
TN:

$284,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $201,285; detached houses: $252,333; mobile homes: $64,136
March 2022 cost of living index in Dodson Branch: 78.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.6%

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  • Races in Dodson Branch, TN (2022)
    • 73789.2%White alone
    • 566.8%Hispanic
    • 374.5%Two or more races

Races in Dodson Branch detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: Scottish (45.9%), English (23.8%), German (6.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 982 feet

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,298 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $723 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Murfreesboro, TN (57.6 miles , pop. 68,816).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Nashville-Davidson, TN (69.5 miles , pop. 545,524).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (399.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Burristown, TN (2.5 miles ),
Gainesboro, TN (2.8 miles ),
Hilham, TN (2.8 miles ),
Rickman, TN (2.9 miles ),
Algood, TN (3.0 miles ),
Cookeville, TN (3.2 miles ),
Granville, TN (3.2 miles ),
Baxter, TN (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 36.31 N, Longitude: 85.53 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 931

Distribution of median household income in Dodson Branch, TN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Dodson Branch, TN in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Tennessee:

3.0%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 69.0. This is about average.

City:

69.0
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2007 was 2.13. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.13
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2007 was 1.72. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.72
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 33.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.46. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 9.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.46
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Dodson Branch-area historical tornado activity is near Tennessee state average. It is 47% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.7 miles away from the Dodson Branch place center killed 10 people and injured 51 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 tornado 25.0 miles away from the place center killed 10 people and injured 113 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Dodson Branch-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Tennessee state average. It is 136% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 196.5 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 157.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 125.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 196.5 miles away from Dodson Branch center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 94.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 169.6 miles away from Dodson Branch center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Jackson County (27) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 22
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 22, Floods: 21, Tornadoes: 9, Winds: 5, Winter Storms: 2, Flash Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Dodson Branch:

  • MABRY HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; GAINESBORO, TN)
  • KINDRED NURSING AND REHABILITATION-MASTERS (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ALGOOD, TN)
  • COOKEVILLE DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; COOKEVILLE, TN)
  • HIGHLAND RIM HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; COOKEVILLE, TN)
  • NHC HEALTHCARE, COOKEVILLE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; COOKEVILLE, TN)
  • COOKEVILLE HEALTH CARE CENTER INC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; COOKEVILLE, TN)
  • BETHESDA HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; COOKEVILLE, TN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dodson Branch:

  • Tennessee Technological University (about 10 miles; Cookeville, TN; Full-time enrollment: 9,761)
  • Volunteer State Community College (about 54 miles; Gallatin, TN; FT enrollment: 5,311)
  • Lindsey Wilson College (about 57 miles; Columbia, KY; FT enrollment: 2,552)
  • Middle Tennessee State University (about 57 miles; Murfreesboro, TN; FT enrollment: 21,628)
  • Roane State Community College (about 60 miles; Harriman, TN; FT enrollment: 4,302)
  • Trevecca Nazarene University (about 70 miles; Nashville, TN; FT enrollment: 2,223)
  • Western Kentucky University (about 70 miles; Bowling Green, KY; FT enrollment: 16,942)

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Notable location: Dodson Branch Volunteer Fire Department Station 2 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Dodson Branch: Dodson Branch Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Twelve Corners Cemetery (1), Overton Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Pole Bridge Branch (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Jackson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
Tennessee:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

70.7%
Whole state:

67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.5%
Whole state:

5.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Dodson Branch:

Marital status in Dodson Branch, TN
  • Never married: 26.1%
  • Now married: 43.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 12.5%
  • Divorced: 18.3%

For population 25 years and over in Dodson Branch:

  • High school or higher: 80.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.9%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.9
Tennessee average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Dodson Branch, TN (based on Jackson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,03141
Mainline Protestant4226
Other52
Catholic--
None8,180-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
This county:

2.78 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Jackson County:

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

5.16 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Jackson County:

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.56 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

13.3%
Tennessee:

11.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Jackson County:

31.6%
Tennessee:

30.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.9%
Tennessee:

13.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Dodson Branch:

  • WATX (1590 AM; 2 kW; ALGOOD, TN; Owner: JWC BROADCASTING)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WPTN (780 AM; daytime; 1 kW; COOKEVILLE, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAMB (1160 AM; 50 kW; DONELSON, TN; Owner: GREAT SOUTHERN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WHUB (1400 AM; 1 kW; COOKEVILLE, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)
  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WLAC (1510 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNQM (1300 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WNQM. INC.)
  • WLIV (920 AM; 1 kW; LIVINGSTON, TN; Owner: SUNNY BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WFLI (1070 AM; 50 kW; LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TN; Owner: WFLI, INC.)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dodson Branch:

  • WBXE (93.7 FM; BAXTER, TN; Owner: JWC BROADCASTING)
  • WGSQ (94.7 FM; COOKEVILLE, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLQK (95.9 FM; LIVINGSTON, TN; Owner: JWC BROADCASTING)
  • WWOG (90.9 FM; COOKEVILLE, TN; Owner: SOMERSET EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION)
  • WLIV-FM (104.7 FM; MONTEREY, TN; Owner: WKXN INC)
  • WGIC (98.5 FM; COOKEVILLE, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W206AJ (89.1 FM; COOKEVILLE, TN; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WHRS (91.7 FM; COOKEVILLE, TN; Owner: NASHVILLE PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WKXD-FM (106.9 FM; MONTEREY, TN; Owner: JWC BROADCASTING)
  • WMKW (89.3 FM; CROSSVILLE, TN; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WOWF (102.5 FM; CROSSVILLE, TN; Owner: PEG BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WVFB (101.5 FM; CELINA, TN; Owner: ELIZABETH BERNICE WHITTIMORE)
  • WKWY (102.7 FM; TOMPKINSVILLE, KY; Owner: J.K. WHITTIMORE)
  • WUCZ (104.1 FM; CARTHAGE, TN; Owner: WOOD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRKK-FM (105.5 FM; SPARTA, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W265BC (100.9 FM; COOKEVILLE, TN; Owner: JWC BROADCASTING)

TV broadcast stations around Dodson Branch:

  • WCTE (Channel 22; COOKEVILLE, TN; Owner: UPPER CUMBERLAND BROADCAST COUNCIL)

Dodson Branch fatal accident list:

Apr 19, 2014 01:00 AM, Sr-135 Dodson Branch Hwy, Lat: 36.324189, Lon: -85.545831, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Feb 25, 2012 05:00 AM, Sr-135 Dodson Branch Hwy, Lat: 36.346297, Lon: -85.549106, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 1
Mar 24, 2009 09:37 PM, Mayberry Sawyer Ln, Lat: 36.327875, Lon: -85.551544, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 21Number of bridges
  • 203ft / 62.1mTotal length
  • $1,813,000Total costs
  • 11,269Total average daily traffic
  • 464Total average daily truck traffic
  • 18,074Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Dodson Branch, TN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 71980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Dodson Branch, TN
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Dodson Branch, TN
  • 64.0%Electricity
  • 16.0%Utility gas
  • 16.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.9%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Dodson Branch, TN
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Dodson Branch compared to Tennessee state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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