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Oliver Springs, TN


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Oliver Springs, Tennessee

Oliver Springs, Tennessee, in Roane county, is 24 miles W of Knoxville, Tennessee (center to center) and 134 miles S of Lexington, Kentucky. The town contains a population of approximately 3,303.

The People and Families of Oliver Springs

In Oliver Springs, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oliver Springs had a median family income of $39,066.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Oliver Springs favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Oliver Springs Housing

Oliver Springs has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 76% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Oliver Springs, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 18%Oliver Springs Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Oliver Springs, TN

Comparing Oliver 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
Female Share of the Population87
Age of the Population76
Senior Citizens66
Racial Diversity64
Well-Paid Single Women67
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Well-Paid Single Men46
Male Share of the Population34

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better57
Median Family Income56
People Above Poverty46
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Affordability of Rents66
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime58
Low Property Crime46
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