Putnam County, TN
Living in Putnam County
Bikeability4
Walkability18
Commute67
Public Transit5
Affordability90
Public Safety55
Airports59
Hospitals73
Colleges22
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
77kPopulation+6.9k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age
26%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate37%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$9.1k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector69%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$160kMedian Home Value+$36k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$580Median Monthly Rent+$143 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity70%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas24%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Putnam County
United States45
Tennessee62
Property Crime in Putnam County
United States48
Tennessee59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 5 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 48 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Putnam County
Inland Flooding50
Tornado26
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Putnam County, TN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Putnam County, TN
Heavenly Host Lutheran School
2 miles, W
Highland Rim Academy
3 miles, N
Algood Christian Elementary
5 miles, NE
Golden Mountain Academy
10 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Putnam County, TN
Tennessee Technological University
2 miles, N
Cumberland University
45 miles, W
Middle Tennessee State University
52 miles, W
Bryan College-Dayton
52 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Putnam County, TN
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
2 miles, N
Ten Broeck Tennessee
2 miles, N
Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital
13 miles, S
Livingston Regional Hospital
19 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Putnam County, TN
Nashville International Airport
66 miles, W
Lovell Field
78 miles, S
McGhee Tyson Airport
87 miles, E
Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
126 miles, SW