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Rogersville, TN


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Rogersville, Tennessee

Rogersville, Tennessee is 36 miles W of Johnson City, Tennessee (center to center) and 136 miles SE of Lexington, Kentucky. It is in Hawkins county. The town is part of the Johnson City - Kingsport - Bristol metro area. The population of Rogersville is 4,240.

The People and Families of Rogersville

In Rogersville, about 46% of adults are married. Adults in Rogersville are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the town.

Rogersville has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns. Seniors are common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rogersville had a median family income of $32,236.

Political Inclinations

Among Rogersville political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $6,700. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Rogersville Housing

Of the housing in Rogersville, approximately 53% is occupied by their owners. The town offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in Rogersville are lower than most places in Tennessee.

Commuting

In Rogersville, 97% of commuters drive to work. The town offers good access to public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 7%Rogersville Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Rogersville Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Rogersville, TN

Comparing Rogersville 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
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Racial Diversity75
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men34
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
People in Middle Class or Better34
Median Family Income23
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work45
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Housing Recently Built74

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime36
Low Property Crime34

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