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Introduction to Milan, Tennessee
Milan, Tennessee, in Gibson county, is 21 miles N of Jackson, Tennessee and 90 miles NE of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is home to some 7,664 residents.
Milan History
The city is named after Milan, Italy. It is also referred to as the “Bullet Town,” because of the presence of Milan Arsenal, which manufactured ammunition during World War II. The city experienced rapid development during World War II because of the presence of Milan Arsenal.
Milan and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Milan
Milan has a number of parks in the vicinity which offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including the Milan City Park, Trostel Field and Rotary Field. The Milan Golf and Country Club provides facilities for local golf golfers. Local celebrations include the Fall Folklore Jamboree.
Milan Transportation
Memphis International is the nearest major airport.
Milan Higher Education
Union University, Jackson State Community College, the University of Tennessee-Martin and Murray State University provide higher education in the area.
Milan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Comparing Milan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):
Ratings range from
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| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
Detailed pages on related topics: Milan colleges • Milan travel • Milan mortgage and property.
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