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Puryear, TN


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Puryear, Tennessee

Puryear, Tennessee is 54 miles W of Clarksville, Tennessee (center to center) and 88 miles W of Nashville, Tennessee. It is in Henry county. The population of the city is 667.

The People and Families of Puryear

In Puryear, about 57% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in Puryear.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Puryear had a median family income of $36,042.

Political Inclinations

Among Puryear political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $3,250. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Puryear.

Puryear Housing

Of the housing in Puryear, approximately 74% is occupied by their owners. Property taxes in the city are low by Tennessee standards.

Commuting

In Puryear, 95% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Puryear than most cities its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyPuryear Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyPuryear Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Puryear Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Puryear, TN

Comparing Puryear 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
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population88
Racial Diversity65
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Well-Paid Single Men35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty68
People in Middle Class or Better46
Median Family Income45
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home79
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Housing Recently Built73
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Affordability of Rents54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime910
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