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Bethel Springs, TN


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Bethel Springs, Tennessee

Bethel Springs, Tennessee, in McNairy county, is 28 miles SE of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 81 miles E of Memphis, Tennessee. The town contains a population of approximately 763.

The People and Families of Bethel Springs

In Bethel Springs, about 60% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Bethel Springs.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bethel Springs had a median family income of $33,750.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Bethel Springs favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,150. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Bethel Springs.

Bethel Springs Housing

Bethel Springs has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 82% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the town the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Bethel Springs, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Bethel Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyBethel Springs Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyBethel Springs Public Transportation Use
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyBethel Springs Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 6%Bethel Springs Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Bethel Springs Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Bethel Springs, TN

Comparing Bethel Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Racial Diversity98
Female Share of the Population87
Age of the Population76
Senior Citizens66
Male Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty46
People in Middle Class or Better34
Median Family Income34
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home45
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Housing Recently Built62
Affordability of Rents65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime910
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