Tennessee City, Tennessee
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| Males: 2,266 |  (50.5%) |
| Females: 2,222 |  (49.5%) |
| Median resident age: | 35.5 years |
| Tennessee median age: | 35.9 years |
Zip code: 37055
| Tennessee City: | $74,639 |
| TN: | $65,254 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,643 (it was $17,749 in 2000)
Tennessee City CCD income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $278,130 (it was $87,300 in 2000)
| Tennessee City: | $278,130 |
| TN: | $284,800 |
Tennessee City, TN residents, houses, and apartments details
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Tennessee City, TN
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- 3,91595.4%White alone
- 922.2%Black alone
- 350.9%Hispanic
- 330.8%Two or more races
- 220.5%American Indian alone
- 40.10%Other race alone
- 20.05%Asian alone
- 10.02%Native Hawaiian and Other
Pacific Islander alone
Races in Tennessee City detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
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Current Local Time: CST time zone
Elevation: 828 feet
Land area: 77.7 square miles.
Population density: 58 people per square mile (very low).
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| Tennessee City CCD: | 0.6% ($517) |
| Tennessee: | 0.8% ($715) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Clarksville, TN 
(33.4 miles , pop. 103,455).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Metropolitan Government, TN (40.9 miles , pop. 569,891).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (398.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).
Nearest cities:
McEwen, TN (2.8 miles ),
), Burns, TN (3.2 miles ),
), Vanleer, TN (3.3 miles ),
), Lyles-Wrigley, TN (3.6 miles ),
), Slayden, TN (3.8 miles),
Only, TN (3.8 miles )
)Latitude: 36.09 N, Longitude: 87.49 W
Area code commonly used in this area: 615
| Here: | 2.5% |
| Tennessee: | 3.0% |
- Construction (16.5%)
- Health care (8.8%)
- Educational services (4.6%)
- Metal & metal products (4.3%)
- Public administration (3.7%)
- Accommodation & food services (3.5%)
- Finance & insurance (3.2%)
- Construction (28.4%)
- Metal & metal products (5.4%)
- Public administration (4.4%)
- Administrative & support & waste management services (3.8%)
- Accommodation & food services (3.4%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.0%)
- Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (3.0%)
- Health care (16.7%)
- Educational services (8.5%)
- Finance & insurance (5.6%)
- Department & other general merchandise stores (4.3%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (4.0%)
- Accommodation & food services (3.6%)
- Food & beverage stores (3.3%)
- Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.1%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.7%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (4.6%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.5%)
- Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (11.1%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (9.7%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.2%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (7.1%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.7%)
- Assemblers and fabricators (3.7%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.6%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.2%)
- Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.4%)
- Cashiers (4.3%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.0%)
- Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.7%)
Average climate in Tennessee City, Tennessee
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
(lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 68.9. This is about average.
| City: | 68.9 |
| U.S.: | 72.6 |
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2005 was 2.09. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 13.1 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 2.09 |
| U.S.: | 1.51 |
Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 36.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.0 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 36.9 |
| U.S.: | 33.3 |
Tornado activity:
Tennessee City-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Tennessee state average. It is 67% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 5/7/1971, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 26.9 miles away from the Tennessee City place center killed 3 people and injured 137 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
On 4/27/1970, a category F4 tornado 32.2 miles away from the place center killed 3 people and injured 85 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Tennessee City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Tennessee state average. It is 241% 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 164.9 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 164.8 miles away from Tennessee 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 132.2 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 133.9 miles away from Tennessee City center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 135.6 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 161.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Dickson County (17) is near the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 1
Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 12, Floods: 10, Tornadoes: 8, Winds: 4, Winter Storms: 2, Flash Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Tennessee City:
- DCI DICKSON (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; DICKSON, TN)
- NHC HEALTHCARE, DICKSON (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; DICKSON, TN)
- DICKSON HEALTH AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; DICKSON, TN)
- TRINITY HOSPICE OF TENNESSEE (Hospital, about 7 miles away; DICKSON, TN)
- HARPETH DIALYSIS CLINIC (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; DICKSON, TN)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tennessee City:
- Austin Peay State University (about 32 miles; Clarksville, TN; Full-time enrollment: 8,621)
- Nashville State Community College (about 36 miles; Nashville, TN; FT enrollment: 6,436)
- Tennessee State University (about 38 miles; Nashville, TN; FT enrollment: 7,341)
- Vanderbilt University (about 39 miles; Nashville, TN; FT enrollment: 10,518)
- Lipscomb University (about 39 miles; Nashville, TN; FT enrollment: 3,827)
- Belmont University (about 40 miles; Nashville, TN; FT enrollment: 5,795)
- Columbia State Community College (about 40 miles; Columbia, TN; FT enrollment: 3,383)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Tennessee City: Tennessee City Volunteer Fire Department Station 2 (A), Tennessee City Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Tennessee City include: Maple Grove Missionary Baptist Church (A), Jason Chapel Church of the Nazarene (B), Union Church (C), Walnut Grove Baptist Church (D), Water Valley Primitive Baptist Church (E), Piney River Church (F), Mount Olive Church (G), Oak Grove United Methodist Church (H), Tennessee City Missionary Baptist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Thompson Cemetery (1), Vineyard Cemetery (2), Williams Cemetery (3), Lamastus Cemetery (4), Wright Cemetery (5), Yates Cemetery (6), Adams Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes and reservoirs: Indian Pond (A), Simmons Lake (B), Sawmill Branch Lake (C). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Jenkins Creek (A), Hunt Branch (B), Fannie Branch (C), Dry Hollow Branch (D), Dodd Branch (E), Whiteoak Branch (F), Freeman Branch (G), East Fork Yellow Creek (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Average household size:
| This place: | 2.8 people |
| Tennessee: | 2.5 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This place: | 68.1% |
| Whole state: | 69.8% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This place: | 4.0% |
| Whole state: | 4.2% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
- Gay men: 0.3% of all households
| This place: | 6.0% |
| Whole state: | 13.5% |
| This place: | 2.8% |
| Whole state: | 5.8% |
For population 15 years and over in Tennessee City:
- Never married: 16.3%
- Now married: 66.8%
- Separated: 1.7%
- Widowed: 4.9%
- Divorced: 12.0%
For population 25 years and over in Tennessee City:
- High school or higher: 71.0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.3%
- Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
- Unemployed: 5.0%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 37.3 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 11.3 |
| Tennessee average: | 13.3 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Tennessee City, TN (based on Dickson County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Protestant | 16,818 | 81 |
| Mainline Protestant | 2,051 | 21 |
| Other | 842 | 3 |
| Catholic | 800 | 1 |
| Black Protestant | 433 | 4 |
| None | 28,722 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 10
| Dickson County: | 2.11 / 10,000 pop. |
| Tennessee: | 1.99 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
| Dickson County: | 0.21 / 10,000 pop. |
| Tennessee: | 0.17 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
| Dickson County: | 0.42 / 10,000 pop. |
| Tennessee: | 0.65 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 28
| Dickson County: | 5.92 / 10,000 pop. |
| Tennessee: | 5.16 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 38
| Dickson County: | 8.03 / 10,000 pop. |
| Tennessee: | 6.56 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Here: | 11.0% |
| State: | 11.4% |
Adult obesity rate:
| This county: | 30.0% |
| State: | 30.2% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| Here: | 11.0% |
| Tennessee: | 13.5% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Tennessee City:
- WDKN (1260 AM; 5 kW; DICKSON, TN; Owner: EDMISSON & EUBANK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
- WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)
- WNQM (1300 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WNQM. INC.)
- WAMB (1160 AM; 50 kW; DONELSON, TN; Owner: GREAT SOUTHERN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
- WLAC (1510 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WNKX (1570 AM; 5 kW; CENTERVILLE, TN; Owner: HICKMAN COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
- WPLN (1430 AM; 15 kW; MADISON, TN)
- WQSE (1030 AM; 1 kW; WHITE BLUFF, TN; Owner: BERNIE BISHOP BROADCASTING AND ADVERTISING, INC.)
- WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
- WAKM (950 AM; 5 kW; FRANKLIN, TN; Owner: FRANKLIN RADIO ASSOCIATES, INC.)
- WLOR (1550 AM; 50 kW; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: BCA RADIO, LLC)
- WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
Strongest FM radio stations in Tennessee City:
- WVRY (105.1 FM; WAVERLY, TN; Owner: REACH SATELLITE NETWORK, INC.)
- WNRZ (91.5 FM; DICKSON, TN; Owner: TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY, INC.)
- WQZQ-FM (102.5 FM; DICKSON, TN; Owner: MONTGOMERY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WJXA (92.9 FM; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
- WSM-FM (95.5 FM; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WKDF (103.3 FM; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WNRQ (105.9 FM; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WMAK (96.3 FM; MURFREESBORO, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
- W201BH (88.1 FM; DICKSON, TN; Owner: PENNYRILE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY, INC.)
- WGFX (104.5 FM; GALLATIN, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WPLN-FM (90.3 FM; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: NASHVILLE PUBLIC RADIO)
- WSIX-FM (97.9 FM; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WAYM (88.7 FM; COLUMBIA, TN; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
- WRVW (107.5 FM; LEBANON, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WCVQ (107.9 FM; FORT CAMPBELL, KY; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF TUCKESSEE, LLC)
- WFFI (93.7 FM; KINGSTON SPRINGS, TN; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WFGZ (94.5 FM; LOBELVILLE, TN; Owner: OHIO BROADCAST ASSOCIATES)
- WRLT (100.1 FM; FRANKLIN, TN; Owner: TUNED-IN BROADCASTING, INC)
- WTPR-FM (101.5 FM; MCKINNON, TN; Owner: WENK BROADCAST GROUP)
- WAYW (89.9 FM; NEW JOHNSONVILLE, TN; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
TV broadcast stations around Tennessee City:
- WSMV-TV (Channel 4; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
- WZTV (Channel 17; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WZTV LICENSEE, LLC)
- WTVF (Channel 5; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: NEWSCHANNEL 5 NETWORK, LP)
- WKRN-TV (Channel 2; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WKRN, G.P.)
- WNPX (Channel 28; COOKEVILLE, TN; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
- WUXP-TV (Channel 30; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WUXP LICENSEE, LLC)
- WNAB (Channel 58; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: NASHVILLE LICENSE HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)
- WNPT (Channel 8; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: NASHVILLE PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC.)
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 46.5%Electricity
- 28.6%Utility gas
- 15.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 7.1%Wood
- 1.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 0.5%Other fuel
- 48.9%Electricity
- 19.8%Utility gas
- 17.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 13.5%Wood
Tennessee City compared to Tennessee state average:
- Unemployed percentage below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Renting percentage significantly below state average.
- Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
- Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
- House age significantly below state average.
- Number of college students below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.