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Dayton, Tennessee

Introduction to Dayton, Tennessee

Dayton, Tennessee, in Rhea county, is 35 miles NE of Chattanooga, Tennessee and 109 miles SE of Nashville, Tennessee. The city has a population of 6,180.

Dayton History

Dayton is the county seat of Rhea County. Dayton was formerly known as Smith’s Crossroads. It was renamed Dayton in 1877 and officially incorporated in 1895. The famous Scopes Monkey Trial took place in Dayton in 1925. In 1890, construction of the Cincinnati-Chattanooga railroad, which ran through Dayton, was completed.

Dayton and nearby Attractions

  • Red Clay State Historical Park
  • Hiwassee River State Park
  • Fall Creek Falls State Park
  • Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park
  • South Cumberland Recreation Area
  • Burgess Falls State Park

Things To Do In Dayton

While in Dayton, one can visit parks like the Swinging Bridge Park, Point Park and the Dayton Municipal Park, which offer multiple opportunities for recreation. Churches in the area include the Mount Zion Baptist Church, the First United Methodist Church and the Grace Bible Church. The city celebrates the Scopes Trial Play & Festival every July and the Tennessee Strawberry Festival every May.

Dayton Transportation

Chatanooga Metropolitan Airport is nearby.

Dayton Higher Education

The local institution of higher education is Bryan College. Others nearby include Cleveland State Community College, Roane State Community College and Lee University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyDayton Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 7%Dayton Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Dayton Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Dayton, TN

Comparing Dayton 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
Female Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity68
Senior Citizens64
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Age of the Population32
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better24
College Educated Adults26
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home24
Walking and Biking to Work12
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Housing Recently Built87
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime35
Low Property Crime22

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