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Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee

Introduction to Soddy Daisy, Tennessee

Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, in Hamilton county, is 14 miles NE of Chattanooga, Tennessee and 110 miles SE of Nashville, Tennessee. The city is located in the Chattanooga metropolitan area. Soddy Daisy has a population of 11,530.

Soddy Daisy History

Soddy Daisy was initially two separate coal towns, known as Soddy and Daisy. Soddy was named after William Sodder, who operated a trade post in the area, and Daisy was named honoring Daisy Parks, the daughter of a coal company manager. The City of Soddy Daisy was established in 1969.

Soddy Daisy and nearby Attractions

  • North Chickamauga Creek Gorge
  • Mont Lake Golf Course
  • Harrison Bay State Park
  • Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park
  • Chattanooga Regional History Museum

Things To Do In Soddy Daisy

One can enjoy hiking at the North Chickamauga Creek Gorge. The Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park and the Harrison Bay State Park are nearby as well. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Mont Lake Golf Course. One can also plan to visit the Chattanooga Regional History Museum.

Soddy Daisy Transportation

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is nearby.

Soddy Daisy Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Bryan College, Lee University, Cleveland State Community College and Chattanooga State Technical Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 17%Soddy Daisy Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 18%Soddy Daisy Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 19%Soddy Daisy People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Soddy-Daisy, TN

Comparing Soddy Daisy 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
Age of the Population65
Male Share of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Female Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens53
Well-Paid Single Women36
Well-Paid Single Men37
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty69
People in Middle Class or Better59
Median Family Income48
College Educated Adults26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work59
Short Commute Times43
Working at Home24
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Housing Recently Built88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Affordability of Rents62
People Living Alone33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime77
Low Violent Crime35
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