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Pikeville, TN


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Pikeville, Tennessee

Pikeville, Tennessee is 39 miles N of Chattanooga, Tennessee (center to center) and 97 miles SE of Nashville, Tennessee. It is in Bledsoe county. The population of the city is 1,781.

The People and Families of Pikeville

In Pikeville, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pikeville had a median family income of $30,365.

Political Inclinations

Among Pikeville political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,250. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Pikeville Housing

Of the housing in Pikeville, approximately 55% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Property taxes in Pikeville are low by Tennessee standards.

Commuting

In Pikeville, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Pikeville Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 12%Pikeville Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Pikeville, TN

Comparing Pikeville 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
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Senior Citizens77
Racial Diversity75
Age of the Population55
Male Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Rents88
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime57
Low Violent Crime35
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