Granville, Tennessee

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Population in July 2007: 2,266.
Males: 1,149  (50.7%)
Females: 1,117  (49.3%)
Median resident age:

37.6 years
Tennessee median age:

35.9 years

Zip code: 38564

Estimated median household income in 2022: $44,487 (it was $27,315 in 2000)
Granville:

$44,487
TN:

$65,254

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,602 (it was $15,365 in 2000)

Granville CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $161,346 (it was $68,300 in 2000)
Granville:

$161,346
TN:

$284,800
March 2022 cost of living index in Granville: 81.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
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  • Races in Granville, TN (2000)
    • 2,24597.4%White alone
    • 331.4%Hispanic
    • 120.5%Two or more races
    • 100.4%American Indian alone
    • 50.2%Black alone

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



According to our research of Tennessee and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Granville, Tennessee as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Granville is 1,133 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 524 feet

Land area: 66.7 square miles.

Population density: 34 people per square mile   (very low).

Granville, Tennessee map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Granville CCD:

0.5% ($371)
Tennessee:

0.8% ($715)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Murfreesboro, TN (48.0 miles , pop. 68,816).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Nashville-Davidson, TN (58.9 miles , pop. 545,524).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (398.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Gainesboro, TN (2.5 miles ),
Buffalo Valley, TN (2.9 miles ),
North of the River, TN (3.0 miles ),
Forks of the River, TN (3.1 miles ),
Baxter, TN (3.2 miles ),
Dodson Branch, TN (3.2 miles ),
Burristown, TN (3.4 miles ),
Carthage, TN (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 36.28 N, Longitude: 85.72 W

Area code: 931

Distribution of median household income in Granville, TN in 2022
Granville satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Tennessee:

3.0%
Most common industries in Granville, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (10.5%)
  • Educational services (9.5%)
  • Health care (9.4%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.7%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (5.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (18.3%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (9.1%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (8.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.9%)
  • Public administration (4.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.5%)
  • Educational services (17.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.9%)
  • Social assistance (3.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.3%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (3.3%)
Most common occupations in Granville, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.5%)
  • Construction laborers (5.6%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.1%)
  • Cashiers (5.1%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.9%)

Average climate in Granville, Tennessee

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Granville, Tennessee average temperatures Granville, Tennessee average precipitation Granville, Tennessee humidity Granville, Tennessee wind speed Granville, Tennessee snowfall Granville, Tennessee sunshine Granville, Tennessee clear and cloudy days
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 18.6 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 14.0 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 16.9 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 14.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.46
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Granville-area historical tornado activity is near Tennessee state average. It is 53% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.5 miles away from the Granville 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 31.8 miles away from the place center killed 10 people and injured 113 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Granville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Tennessee state average. It is 144% 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 191.5 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 164.9 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 124.0 miles away from Granville center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 191.4 miles away from Granville center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 163.6 miles away from the city center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 103.8 miles away from the city 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 Granville:

  • MABRY HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; GAINESBORO, TN)
  • RIVERVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER NORTH (Hospital, about 13 miles away; CARTHAGE, TN)
  • KINDRED NURSING AND REHABILITATION-SMITH COUNTY (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; CARTHAGE, TN)
  • COOKEVILLE DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; COOKEVILLE, TN)
  • SUMNER HOMECARE AND HOSPICE, LLC (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; CARTHAGE, TN)
  • HIGHLAND RIM HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; COOKEVILLE, TN)
  • NHC HEALTHCARE, COOKEVILLE (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; COOKEVILLE, TN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Granville:

  • Tennessee Technological University (about 15 miles; Cookeville, TN; Full-time enrollment: 9,761)
  • Volunteer State Community College (about 44 miles; Gallatin, TN; FT enrollment: 5,311)
  • Middle Tennessee State University (about 47 miles; Murfreesboro, TN; FT enrollment: 21,628)
  • Trevecca Nazarene University (about 59 miles; Nashville, TN; FT enrollment: 2,223)
  • Belmont University (about 61 miles; Nashville, TN; FT enrollment: 5,795)
  • Lindsey Wilson College (about 62 miles; Columbia, KY; FT enrollment: 2,552)
  • Vanderbilt University (about 62 miles; Nashville, TN; FT enrollment: 10,518)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Granville: Granville Boat Dock and Marina (A), Granville Landing (B), Nameless Volunteer Fire Department (C), Flynns Lick Volunteer Fire Department (D), Granville Volunteer Fire Department (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Granville include: Forks Creek Church (A), Curry Chapel (B), Liberty Church (C), Philadelphia Church (D), Union Church (E), Whites Bend Church (F), Big Branch Church (G), Mount Pleasant Church (H), Davidson Chapel (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Walter Cemetery (1), Carter Cemetery (2), Grogan Cemetery (3), Dyer Cemetery (4), Pippin Cemetery (5), Flatt Cemetery (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Little Puncheoncamp Branch (A), Lacey Branch (B), Jackie Branch (C), Huff Branch (D), Chaffin Branch (E), Poor House Branch (F), Burgis Branch (G), Flynn Creek (H), Big Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Granville Marina & Resort (7316 Granville Highway) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Birthplace of: Albert Gore, Sr. - Politician.

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:

61.8%
Whole state:

69.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.1%
Whole state:

4.2%


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
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

15.5%
Whole state:

13.5%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

5.4%
Whole state:

5.8%
2 people in other workers' dormitories in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Granville:

Marital status in Granville, TN
  • Never married: 13.4%
  • Now married: 66.7%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 7.1%
  • Divorced: 12.9%

For population 25 years and over in Granville:

  • High school or higher: 65.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.9%
  • Unemployed: 8.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.6
Tennessee average:

13.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Granville, 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
Here:

2.78 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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:
Jackson County:

13.3%
Tennessee:

11.4%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

31.6%
Tennessee:

30.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Jackson County:

14.9%
Tennessee:

13.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Granville:

  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • 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)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)
  • WNQM (1300 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WNQM. INC.)
  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WATX (1590 AM; 2 kW; ALGOOD, TN; Owner: JWC BROADCASTING)
  • WPTN (780 AM; daytime; 1 kW; COOKEVILLE, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFLI (1070 AM; 50 kW; LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TN; Owner: WFLI, INC.)
  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WRKM (1350 AM; 1 kW; CARTHAGE, TN; Owner: WOOD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHUB (1400 AM; 1 kW; COOKEVILLE, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPLN (1430 AM; 15 kW; MADISON, TN)

Strongest FM radio stations in Granville:

  • WBXE (93.7 FM; BAXTER, TN; Owner: JWC BROADCASTING)
  • WGSQ (94.7 FM; COOKEVILLE, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWOG (90.9 FM; COOKEVILLE, TN; Owner: SOMERSET EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION)
  • WLQK (95.9 FM; LIVINGSTON, TN; Owner: JWC BROADCASTING)
  • WUCZ (104.1 FM; CARTHAGE, TN; Owner: WOOD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGIC (98.5 FM; COOKEVILLE, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLIV-FM (104.7 FM; MONTEREY, TN; Owner: WKXN 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)
  • WMOT (89.5 FM; MURFREESBORO, TN; Owner: MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WVFB (101.5 FM; CELINA, TN; Owner: ELIZABETH BERNICE WHITTIMORE)
  • WKWY (102.7 FM; TOMPKINSVILLE, KY; Owner: J.K. WHITTIMORE)
  • WLCT (102.1 FM; LAFAYETTE, TN; Owner: LAFAYETTE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Granville:

  • WCTE (Channel 22; COOKEVILLE, TN; Owner: UPPER CUMBERLAND BROADCAST COUNCIL)
  • WPGD (Channel 50; HENDERSONVILLE, TN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
Granville fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Granville fatal accident list:

Aug 13, 1983 06:12 PM, S053010000, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: KI4BZT, Licensee ID: L00732093, Grant Date: 08/20/2003, Expiration Date: 08/20/2013, Cancellation Date: 08/24/2004, Certifier: Gordon R Dick, Registrant: Gordon R Dick, 129 Bell Ln, Granville, TN 38564

  • Call Sign: K4BZT, Previous Call Sign: KI4BZT, Licensee ID: L00732093, Grant Date: 06/05/2014, Expiration Date: 08/24/2024, Certifier: Gordon R Dick, Registrant: Gordon R Dick, 129 Bell Ln, Granville, TN 38564

  • Call Sign: KD2FPX, Licensee ID: L01834914, Grant Date: 02/11/2014, Expiration Date: 02/11/2024, Cancellation Date: 08/14/2015, Certifier: Matthew A Cook, Registrant: Matthew A Cook, Granville, TN 38564

  • Call Sign: KK4ZGM, Licensee ID: L01849634, Grant Date: 03/12/2024, Expiration Date: 03/13/2034, Certifier: Gail S Bradford, Registrant: Gail S Bradford, 426 Holleman Bend Ln, Granville, TN 38564

  • Call Sign: K4OCY, Previous Call Sign: KD2FPX, Licensee ID: L01834914, Grant Date: 08/14/2015, Expiration Date: 08/14/2025, Certifier: Matthew A Cook, Registrant: Matthew A Cook, Granville, TN 38564

  • Call Sign: KM4ZIX, Licensee ID: L02066991, Grant Date: 12/01/2016, Expiration Date: 12/01/2026, Certifier: Scot Fields, Registrant: Scot A Fields, 5491 Ensor Hollow Rd, Granville, TN 38564-7022


FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: CGS AVIATION HAWK ARROW II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582SER (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 6592C, N6592C, N-6592C, Serial Number: HA-II-096-R583, Year manufactured: 1993, Airworthiness Date: 04/15/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 01/08/2019
    Registrant (Individual): James D Malugin, Po Box 107, Granville, TN 38564
  • Aircraft: KRIEBEL MXL (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503 DCDI (52 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 7520J, N7520J, N-7520J, Serial Number: 82755, Year manufactured: 1983, Airworthiness Date: 01/13/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 11/05/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Mark Kriebel, 1075 Lambert Hollow Ln, Granville, TN 38564
  • Aircraft: ANGLIN AEROPLANES INC J-3 KITTEN (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 1188P, N1188P, N-1188P, Serial Number: 0761, Airworthiness Date: 12/09/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 10/31/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Gerald R Perkins, Po Box 41, Granville, TN 38564
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/08/2018
  • Aircraft: TEAM Z-MAX (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 7650C, N7650C, N-7650C, Serial Number: 0635, Airworthiness Date: 12/09/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 10/23/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Gerald R Perkins, Po Box 41, Granville, TN 38564
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/23/2018

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Granville, TN
  • 45.0%Electricity
  • 32.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.7%Wood
  • 9.2%Utility gas
  • 1.4%Solar energy
  • 0.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Granville, TN
  • 60.1%Electricity
  • 17.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 5.4%Utility gas
  • 3.4%Wood


Granville compared to Tennessee state average:

  • Median house value 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 below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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