Piperton, Tennessee

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Population in 2022: 2,607 (9% urban, 91% rural).
Population change since 2000: +342.6%
Males: 1,271  (48.8%)
Females: 1,336  (51.2%)
Median resident age:

54.4 years
Tennessee median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 38066.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $122,284 (it was $49,583 in 2000)
Piperton:

$122,284
TN:

$65,254

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $71,772 (it was $28,435 in 2000)

Piperton city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $612,424 (it was $167,400 in 2000)
Piperton:

$612,424
TN:

$284,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $654,339; detached houses: $647,073

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,779.

March 2022 cost of living index in Piperton: 83.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.7%
(4.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 6.7% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Piperton, TN (2022)
    • 1,63868.4%White alone
    • 55423.2%Black alone
    • 1004.2%Hispanic
    • 321.3%Asian alone
    • 220.9%Two or more races
    • 180.8%Other race alone

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

Crime rates in Piperton by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
2
(138.4)
1
(68.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
3
(231.3)
4
(276.8)
4
(274.3)
1
(68.5)
0
(0.0)
2
(130.9)
5
(312.1)
1
(60.0)
0
(0.0)
6
(341.5)
0
(0.0)
1
(48.6)
6
(271.2)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
11
(848.1)
6
(415.2)
2
(137.2)
7
(479.5)
1
(66.8)
0
(0.0)
2
(124.8)
5
(299.9)
9
(521.7)
3
(170.7)
3
(159.0)
5
(243.1)
2
(90.4)
3
(111.3)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
9
(693.9)
12
(830.4)
15
(1,029)
12
(821.9)
18
(1,202)
15
(981.7)
11
(686.6)
13
(779.8)
14
(811.6)
6
(341.5)
8
(424.0)
12
(583.4)
9
(406.9)
9
(333.8)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
4
(308.4)
1
(69.2)
0
(0.0)
1
(68.5)
0
(0.0)
2
(130.9)
1
(62.4)
1
(60.0)
3
(173.9)
2
(113.8)
0
(0.0)
3
(145.8)
1
(45.2)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index158.1164.7126.285.652.775.9103.669.082.9103.028.161.780.521.1

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Piperton, TN

Crime rate in Piperton detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 4 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.26
Tennessee average:

2.57
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Ancestries: English (23.4%), American (13.3%), German (4.9%), European (4.3%), Irish (1.6%), Scotch-Irish (1.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1974

Elevation: 363 feet

Land area: 9.76 square miles.

Population density: 267 people per square mile   (very low).

Piperton, Tennessee map

60 residents are foreign born (1.4% Asia, 0.8% Latin America, 0.3% Europe).

This city:

2.5%
Tennessee:

5.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,120 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,761 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Memphis, TN (20.3 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (439.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Collierville, TN (1.8 miles ),
Rossville, TN (2.1 miles ),
Fisherville, TN (3.1 miles ),
Germantown, TN (3.2 miles ),
Hickory Withe, TN (3.5 miles ),
Byhalia, MS (3.6 miles ),
Moscow, TN (3.6 miles ),
Olive Branch, MS (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 35.05 N, Longitude: 89.62 W

Distribution of median household income in Piperton, TN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Piperton, TN in 2022
Piperton satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 45 buildings, average cost: $405,200
  • 2021: 58 buildings, average cost: $361,000
  • 2020: 92 buildings, average cost: $419,600
  • 2019: 75 buildings, average cost: $380,300
  • 2018: 77 buildings, average cost: $374,300
  • 2017: 60 buildings, average cost: $429,500
  • 2016: 29 buildings, average cost: $442,300
  • 2015: 26 buildings, average cost: $395,100
  • 2014: 33 buildings, average cost: $388,200
  • 2013: 28 buildings, average cost: $414,500
  • 2012: 19 buildings, average cost: $436,600
  • 2011: 13 buildings, average cost: $371,600
  • 2010: 9 buildings, average cost: $417,500
  • 2009: 14 buildings, average cost: $500,100
  • 2008: 40 buildings, average cost: $470,600
  • 2007: 43 buildings, average cost: $455,000
  • 2006: 26 buildings, average cost: $429,500
  • 2005: 21 buildings, average cost: $397,600
  • 2004: 35 buildings, average cost: $302,000
  • 2003: 16 buildings, average cost: $324,300
  • 2002: 10 buildings, average cost: $292,000
  • 2001: 12 buildings, average cost: $131,800
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $153,200
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $153,200
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $153,200
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $153,200
Number of permits per 10,000 Piperton, TN residents
Average permit cost in Piperton, TN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.8%
Tennessee:

3.0%
Most common industries in Piperton, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (9.9%)
  • Construction (7.3%)
  • Educational services (5.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.8%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.4%)
  • Truck transportation (4.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (12.8%)
  • Computer & electronic products (7.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.1%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (4.5%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.5%)
  • Educational services (8.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.8%)
  • Public administration (5.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.1%)
Most common occupations in Piperton, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (7.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (4.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Engineers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (8.3%)
  • Engineers (7.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.4%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (9.3%)
  • Registered nurses (8.5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6.8%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (5.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.2%)

Average climate in Piperton, Tennessee

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Piperton, Tennessee average temperatures Piperton, Tennessee average precipitation Piperton, Tennessee humidity Piperton, Tennessee wind speed Piperton, Tennessee snowfall Piperton, Tennessee sunshine Piperton, Tennessee clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 77.2. This is about average.

City:

77.2
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.247. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.247
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 8.47. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 9.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.47
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.365. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.365
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 30.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 17.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

17.9
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 8.53. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.53
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Piperton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Tennessee state average. It is 93% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/21/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.5 miles away from the Piperton city center killed 16 people and injured 74 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/24/1970, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.0 miles away from the city center injured 5 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Piperton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Tennessee state average. It is 350% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 57.0 miles away from Piperton 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 105.7 miles away from Piperton center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 67.0 miles away from Piperton 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 146.9 miles away from Piperton center
On 3/25/1976 at 01:00:11, a magnitude 4.5 (4.1 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 62.2 miles away from Piperton center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 254.6 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 Fayette County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 7, Floods: 6, Winter Storms: 2, Flash Flood: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Piperton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Piperton:

  • COLLIERVILLE HEALTH AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; COLLIERVILLE, TN)
  • DOVE HEALTH AND REHAB OF COLLIERVILLE, LLC (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; COLLIERVILLE, TN)
  • COLLIERVILLE DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 4 miles away; COLLIERVILLE, TN)
  • FMC COLLIERVILLE (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; COLLIERVILLE, TN)
  • NO PLACE LIKE HOME, INC (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; COLLIERVILLE, TN)
  • BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-COLLIERVILLE (Hospital, about 6 miles away; COLLIERVILLE, TN)
  • PARKWOOD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM (Hospital, about 9 miles away; OLIVE BRANCH, MS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Piperton:

  • University of Memphis (about 21 miles; Memphis, TN; Full-time enrollment: 17,427)
  • Rhodes College (about 23 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 2,052)
  • Southwest Tennessee Community College (about 25 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 8,043)
  • Northwest Mississippi Community College (about 36 miles; Senatobia, MS; FT enrollment: 6,607)
  • University of Mississippi (about 48 miles; University, MS; FT enrollment: 17,642)
  • Union University (about 62 miles; Jackson, TN; FT enrollment: 4,051)
  • Jackson State Community College (about 64 miles; Jackson, TN; FT enrollment: 2,958)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Piperton: Piperton Fire Department (A), Piperton City Hall (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Cemetery: Tabernacle Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoir: Church Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Fayette County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Tennessee:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

79.9%
Whole state:

67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.6%
Whole state:

5.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Banks with branches in Piperton (2011 data):

  • The Bank of Fayette County: Piperton Branch at 1265 Highway 57 East, branch established on 1990/09/04. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $307.8 mil, Deposits: $253.8 mil, headquarters in Moscow, TN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Moscow Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Piperton:

Marital status in Piperton, TN
  • Never married: 28.4%
  • Now married: 58.9%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 4.0%
  • Divorced: 7.4%

For population 25 years and over in Piperton:

  • High school or higher: 92.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 44.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 23.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.7
Tennessee average:

11.4

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Piperton
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Piperton, TN (based on Fayette County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant8,09340
Black Protestant2,22117
Mainline Protestant1,88220
Catholic9001
Other4582
None24,859-
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: 4
This county:

1.08 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

0.81 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
Fayette County:

4.31 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

5.16 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 19
Fayette County:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.56 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Fayette County:

11.1%
Tennessee:

11.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Fayette County:

33.8%
Tennessee:

30.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.5%
Tennessee:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Piperton:

59.6%
Tennessee:

49.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

59.1%
Tennessee:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.1
Tennessee:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
Piperton:

16.7%
State:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

6.6%
Tennessee:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Piperton:

7.0
Tennessee:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

36.8%
Tennessee:

33.9%

General health condition:
Piperton:

62.8%
Tennessee:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Piperton:

78.6%
Tennessee:

79.1%

More about Health and Nutrition of Piperton, TN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Firefighters 8$31,425$47,1380$0
Police Protection - Officers 7$30,728$52,6770$0
Sewerage 6$21,662$43,3240$0
Other and Unallocable 3$13,523$54,0920$0
Judicial and Legal 2$7,022$42,1322$2,400
Other Government Administration 0$0 4$1,431
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$2,391
Fire - Other 0$0 1$1,417
Water Supply 0$0 6$24,069
Totals for Government 26$104,359$48,16614$31,709

Piperton government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $146,000 ($56.00)
    Sewerage: $108,000 ($41.43)
    Water Utilities: $98,000 ($37.59)
    Regular Highways: $62,000 ($23.78)
    Solid Waste Management: $59,000 ($22.63)
    Financial Administration: $52,000 ($19.95)
    Local Fire Protection: $36,000 ($13.81)
    Parks and Recreation: $32,000 ($12.27)
    Central Staff Services: $18,000 ($6.90)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $7,000 ($2.69)
    Regular Highways: $6,000 ($2.30)
    Local Fire Protection: $4,000 ($1.53)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($0.77)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $261,000 ($100.12)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $9,000 ($3.45)

Piperton government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $62,000 ($23.78)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $2,000 ($0.77)
    Other: $1,000 ($0.38)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $15,000 ($5.75)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $21,000 ($8.06)
    General Revenue - Other: $21,000 ($8.06)
    Interest Earnings: $5,000 ($1.92)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $294,000 ($112.77)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $124,000 ($47.56)
    Highways: $40,000 ($15.34)
    Other: $2,000 ($0.77)
  • Tax - Property: $100,000 ($38.36)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $36,000 ($13.81)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $20,000 ($7.67)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $10,000 ($3.84)

Piperton government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $109,000 ($41.81)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $80,000 ($30.69)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $29,000 ($11.12)

Piperton government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $233,000 ($89.37)

Businesses in Piperton, TN

  • Baskin-Robbins: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Piperton:

  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPLX (1170 AM; 10 kW; GERMANTOWN, TN; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMC (790 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KWAM (990 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WREC (600 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHBQ (560 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WOWW (1430 AM; 2 kW; GERMANTOWN, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WBBP (1480 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN)

Strongest FM radio stations in Piperton:

  • WSRR-FM (98.1 FM; MILLINGTON, TN; Owner: KOOL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGKX (105.9 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: KIX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRVR-FM (104.5 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WKVF (94.9 FM; BYHALIA, MS; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WMC-FM (99.7 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WEGR (102.7 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKNO-FM (91.1 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: MID-SOUTH PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION)
  • WMPS (107.5 FM; GERMANTOWN, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMBZ (94.1 FM; GERMANTOWN, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WEVL (89.9 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATION VOLUNTEERS, INC.)
  • WQOX (88.5 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS CITY SCHOOLS)
  • WUMR (91.7 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS)
  • WYPL (89.3 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS/SHELBY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY & INFO CNTR.)
  • WRBO (103.5 FM; COMO, MS; Owner: MEMPHIS III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KJMS (101.1 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHRK (97.1 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMFS (92.9 FM; BARTLETT, TN; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF ILLINOIS)
  • WHAL-FM (95.7 FM; OLIVE BRANCH, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXHT (107.1 FM; MARION, AR; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVIM-FM (95.3 FM; COLDWATER, MS; Owner: DESOTO COUNTY B/CING. CO.)

TV broadcast stations around Piperton:

  • WBUY (Channel 40; HOLLY SPRINGS, MS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WREG-TV (Channel 3; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WMC-TV (Channel 5; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WKNO (Channel 10; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: MID-SOUTH PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION)
  • WHBQ-TV (Channel 13; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WPXX-TV (Channel 50; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WLMT (Channel 30; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTY-TV (Channel 24; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W57CG (Channel 57; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: GEORGE S. FLINN, JR.)
  • W67CV (Channel 67; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: GEORGE S. FLINN, JR.)
  • WBXP-CA (Channel 44; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • W42BY (Channel 42; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC,)
  • WBII-LP (Channel 20; HOLLY SPRINGS, MS; Owner: MID-SOUTH BROADCASTING)
  • WJRJ-LP (Channel 59; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • W61BP (Channel 61; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: JIMMY BOYD)
  • Piperton, Tennessee
  • Fatal accident count14
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents25
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:7
  • Fatalities16
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents44
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1
  • Tennessee average
  • Fatal accident count12144
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents18413
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons4186
  • Fatalities13471
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents30716
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1172
See more detailed statistics of Piperton fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 58Number of bridges
  • 650ft / 198mTotal length
  • $4,424,000Total costs
  • 420,389Total average daily traffic
  • 95,652Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Piperton, TN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 51960-1969
  • 41980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 112000-2009
  • 252010-2019
  • 22020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Piperton, TN

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Piperton)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • LOC 4 MOBILES, Lat: 35.045889 Lon: -89.621694, Call Sign: WPYS756,
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.565 MHz, Grant Date: 08/02/2023, Expiration Date: 10/16/2033, Certifier: Jerry R Celio, Registrant: Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 650 West Peachtree St, Nw, Box 41, Atlanta, GA 30308, Phone: (404) 660-4050, Fax: (404) 582-6209, Email:

  • Lat: 35.036889 Lon: -89.636278, Call Sign: WQVL621,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.287 MHz, 451.462 MHz, 452.087 MHz, 452.987 MHz, 456.437 MHz, Grant Date: 03/20/2015, Expiration Date: 03/20/2025, Certifier: David Lewis, Registrant: Leading Edge Wireless, LLC, 3882 South Perkins, Memphis, TN 38118, Phone: (901) 370-6330, Fax: (901) 370-4598, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • PIPERTON, Lat: 35.045389 Lon: -89.620389, Call Sign: WQKN476,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.293 MHz, Grant Date: 07/23/2019, Expiration Date: 07/23/2029, Certifier: Elizabeth Mccommon, Registrant: City Of Piperton, Collierville, TN 38027, Phone: (901) 853-3834

  • PIPERTON, 1280 Fletcher Road (Lat: 35.063722 Lon: -89.641000), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 92.7 m, Call Sign: WQQQ761,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/13/2013, Expiration Date: 02/13/2023, Cancellation Date: 11/29/2021, Certifier: Lance Portland, Registrant: Windstream, 600 Willowbrook Office Park, Fairport, NY 14450, Phone: (585) 413-2292, Fax: (585) 340-2507, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Piperton)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: BEECH C90 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 9, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 201 mph), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-60A (1050 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 3805E, N3805E, N-3805E, Serial Number: LJ-943, Year manufactured: 1981, Airworthiness Date: 01/06/1981, Certificate Issue Date: 11/15/2019
    Registrant (LLC): Tct Sales LLC, 30 Milton Dr, Piperton, TN 38017
  • Aircraft: LABARREARE CHARLES R RV-8A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: SUPERIOR O-360 (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 685RV, N685RV, N-685RV, Serial Number: 81018, Year manufactured: 2007, Airworthiness Date: 06/11/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 08/02/2006
    Registrant (Individual): Charles R Labarreare, 35 Magnolia Dr, Piperton, TN 38017
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182Q (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 112 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7585S, N7585S, N-7585S, Serial Number: 18265234, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 11/11/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 10/07/2020
    Registrant (LLC): Tct Sales LLC, 30 Milton Dr, Piperton, TN 38017
  • Aircraft: BEECH 35-B33 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8926M, N8926M, N-8926M, Serial Number: CD-694, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 11/27/1963, Certificate Issue Date: 10/22/2019
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Darrell E Freeman, 25 Green Tree Cv, Piperton, TN 38017, Other Owners: Chrystal Freeman

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 15. The highest number of fire incidents - 24 took place in 2010, and the least - 8 in 2003. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Piperton, TN When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (40.6%), and Structure Fires (38.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Piperton, TN
    • 10340.6%Outside Fires
    • 9738.2%Structure Fires
    • 4618.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 83.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Piperton, TN
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Piperton, TN
  • 75.0%Utility gas
  • 23.3%Electricity
  • 1.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Piperton, TN
  • 56.0%Utility gas
  • 44.0%Electricity


Piperton compared to Tennessee state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
There are 10 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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  • Louis Houff (3)
  • Randel D. Harbur (2)
  • Henry Armistead Coats, Iii (1)
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Total of 7 patent applications in 2008-2024.