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Rutledge, TN


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Rutledge, Tennessee

Rutledge, Tennessee is 31 miles NE of Knoxville, Tennessee (center to center) and 129 miles SE of Lexington, Kentucky. It is in Grainger county. The population of the town is 1,187.

The People and Families of Rutledge

In Rutledge, about 46% of adults are married. Adults in Rutledge are more likely than in most places to live alone.

The town has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns. Seniors are common in Rutledge.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rutledge had a median family income of $33,571.

Political Inclinations

Among Rutledge political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Rutledge Housing

Of the housing in Rutledge, approximately 65% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town. Rutledge offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in the town are lower than most places in Tennessee. Property taxes in Rutledge are low by Tennessee standards.

Commuting

In Rutledge, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRutledge Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRutledge Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Rutledge Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Rutledge, TN

Comparing Rutledge 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 Citizens1010
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity65
Well-Paid Single Men34
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better45
College Educated Adults34
Median Family Income34
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home68
Public Transportation Use66
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes910
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime45
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