Meigs County, TN
Living in Meigs County
Bikeability10
Walkability3
Commute29
Public Transit9
Affordability91
Public Safety42
Airports51
Hospitals27
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+523 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate45%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office20%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$137kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
31%Built 2000 or Later
$519Median Monthly Rent+$94 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home32%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity82%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas9%
Utility gas5%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Meigs County
United States45
Tennessee62
Property Crime in Meigs County
United States48
Tennessee59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 5 | 2 |
| Feb | 41 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Meigs County
Inland Flooding79
Tornado29
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Meigs County, TN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Meigs County, TN
Christ's Legacy Academy
9 miles, E
Rhea County Academy
12 miles, W
Shenandoah Ranch Academy
20 miles, SE
Tennessee Christian Preparatory School
21 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Meigs County, TN
Bryan College-Dayton
10 miles, W
Tennessee Wesleyan University
13 miles, E
Lee University
24 miles, S
Hiwassee College
26 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Meigs County, TN
Rhea Medical Center
9 miles, W
Starr Regional Medical Center Athens
13 miles, SE
Sweetwater Hospital Association
21 miles, E
Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital
22 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Meigs County, TN
Lovell Field
40 miles, SW
McGhee Tyson Airport
51 miles, NE
Nashville International Airport
113 miles, NW
Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
126 miles, SW