Rhea County School District, TN
Living in Rhea County SD
Bikeability8
Walkability24
Commute53
Public Transit10
Affordability89
Public Safety67
Airports51
Hospitals28
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools13
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
25kPopulation+1.3k (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate38%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$7.6k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty
27 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector67%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office21%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$129kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$488Median Monthly Rent+$62 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home25%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas34%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rhea County SD
United States45
Tennessee62
Rhea County37
Property Crime in Rhea County SD
United States48
Tennessee59
Rhea County36
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 5 | 2 |
| Feb | 41 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 49 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rhea County SD
Inland Flooding77
Tornado27
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rhea County School District, TN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rhea County School District, TN
Rhea County Academy
9 miles, SW
Christ's Legacy Academy
18 miles, E
Sequatchie Valley Preparatory Academy
22 miles, SW
New System School Inc
24 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Rhea County School District, TN
Bryan College-Dayton
8 miles, S
Tennessee Wesleyan University
23 miles, SE
Lee University
30 miles, S
Hiwassee College
33 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rhea County School District, TN
Rhea Medical Center
5 miles, S
Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital
13 miles, W
Starr Regional Medical Center Athens
22 miles, SE
Cumberland Medical Center
24 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Rhea County School District, TN
Lovell Field
42 miles, S
McGhee Tyson Airport
56 miles, E
Nashville International Airport
103 miles, W
Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
123 miles, SW