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Milan, TN


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Milan, Tennessee

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

  • West Tennessee Agricultural Museum
  • Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum
  • Museum of Magic and History
  • Browning Gordon Museum
  • Oakland Park
  • Maiden Park

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Milan Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 12%Milan Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 13%Milan Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Milan Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 19%Milan Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Milan, TN

Comparing Milan 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 Population1010
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population87
Racial Diversity79
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Women59
Well-Paid Single Men36
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better47
People Above Poverty36
College Educated Adults37
Median Family Income36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work69
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use36
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Affordability of Rents96
People Living Alone87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Housing Recently Built52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime55
Low Violent Crime23

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