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Dyersburg, Tennessee

Introduction to Dyersburg, Tennessee

Dyersburg, Tennessee, in Dyer county, is 43 miles NW of Jackson, Tennessee and 71 miles NE of Memphis, Tennessee. The city’s population is approximately 17,452.

Dyersburg History

Dyersburg was named after Colonel Robert Henry Dyer, an Indian fighter. Located on the Forked Deer River, the city was formerly known as McIver’s Bluff. The city is the county seat of Dyer County, which was established in 1823. Dyersburg was founded by Joel H. Dyer and John McIver in 1825.

Dyersburg and nearby Attractions

  • Museum of Magic & History
  • General Otto French Strahl Memorial
  • Newbern Depot and Railroad Museum
  • Kiwanis Park
  • Graham Park

Things To Do In Dyersburg

Dyersburg offers a wide variety of opportunities for recreation at the Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge, the Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge and the Martin Recreation Complex. The Big Cypress Tree Sate Park and the Reelfoot Lake State Park are nearby as well. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Farms Golf Club.

Dyersburg Transportation

Flights are available from Memphis International Airport.

Dyersburg Higher Education

Dyersburg State Community College is the local institution of higher education. Others in the neighborhood include Union University, Jackson State Community College and the University of Tennessee-Martin.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyDyersburg Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 14%Dyersburg Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 15%Dyersburg Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Dyersburg Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Dyersburg, TN

Comparing Dyersburg 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
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Racial Diversity79
Senior Citizens65
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Women36
Well-Paid Single Men26
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults48
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use59
Walking and Biking to Work48
Working at Home46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
Affordability of Property Taxes93
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime12
Low Violent Crime11

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