DeKalb County, TN
Living in DeKalb County
Bikeability5
Walkability22
Commute38
Public Transit6
Affordability97
Public Safety77
Airports59
Hospitals74
Colleges29
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
20kPopulation+1.3k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
70%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate41%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office16%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$149kMedian Home Value+$51k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$477Median Monthly Rent+$117 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas43%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in DeKalb County
United States45
Tennessee62
Property Crime in DeKalb County
United States48
Tennessee59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 5 | 2 |
| Feb | 40 | 5 | 3 |
| Mar | 48 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in DeKalb County
Inland Flooding53
Tornado33
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near DeKalb County, TN
Private Schools
Private Schools near DeKalb County, TN
Indian Mound School
10 miles, E
Centertown Christian Academy
18 miles, S
Faulkner Springs Christian School
19 miles, S
Heavenly Host Lutheran School
21 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near DeKalb County, TN
Tennessee Technological University
23 miles, NE
Cumberland University
30 miles, NW
Middle Tennessee State University
31 miles, W
Welch College
48 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near DeKalb County, TN
Dekalb Community Hospital
2 miles, S
Stones River Hospital
17 miles, SW
Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital
20 miles, E
Saint Thomas River Park Hospital
20 miles, S
Airports
Airports near DeKalb County, TN
Nashville International Airport
48 miles, W
Lovell Field
74 miles, SE
McGhee Tyson Airport
104 miles, E
Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
107 miles, SW