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Rockwood, Tennessee

Introduction to Rockwood, Tennessee

Rockwood, Tennessee, in Roane county, is 43 miles W of Knoxville, Tennessee and 119 miles E of Nashville, Tennessee. The city is home to some 5,774 residents.

Rockwood History

Rockwood was a Cherokee village in the late 1700s. General John T. Wilder founded it as the headquarters of the Roane Iron Company in the late 1860s. The city was named in honor of William O. Rockwood, the 1st president of the Roane Iron Company.

Rockwood and nearby Attractions

  • Mount Roosevelt State Forest
  • Cumberland Mountain State Park
  • Military Memorial Museum
  • Frozen Head State Park
  • Fort Loudoun State Historic Area
  • Kingstone Lisle (Home of Thomas Hughes)

Things To Do In Rockwood

While staying in Rockwood, one can visit the Mount Roosevelt State Forest, the Frozen Head State Park and the Cumberland Mountain State Park. The Rockwood Golf and Country Club provides facilities for local golfers. History buffs should visit the Fort Loudoun State Historic Area and the Military Memorial Museum. The city is also home to the Rockwood United Methodist Church, the Pond Grove Baptist Church, the First Presbyterian Church and Cardiff Church. Rockwood hosts the Family Fall Festival every October.

Rockwood Transportation

McGhee Tyson Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Rockwood Higher Education

Roane State Community College, Cleveland State Community College and Lee University provide higher education in the area.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRockwood Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Rockwood Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Rockwood, TN

Comparing Rockwood 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 Population109
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population109
Racial Diversity45
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men13
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income13
People in Middle Class or Better12
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use37
Walking and Biking to Work35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes107
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Housing Recently Built53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime58
Low Property Crime22
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