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Spencer, TN


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Spencer, Tennessee

Spencer, Tennessee, in Van Buren county, is 49 miles N of Chattanooga, Tennessee (center to center) and 79 miles E of Nashville, Tennessee. About 1,713 people people live in Spencer.

The People and Families of Spencer

In Spencer, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Spencer had a median family income of $32,813.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Spencer.

Crime and Safety

Residents of the town enjoy its low crime rate.

Spencer Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Spencer, about 79% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the town tends to be newer than in most towns. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Spencer is one place with an advantage over most places in Tennessee. The town isn't one of those high-end towns with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Spencer, 96% of commuters drive to work. Spencer is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great town for public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 9%Spencer Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Spencer Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Spencer Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 15%Spencer Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Spencer, TN

Comparing Spencer 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 Population77
Senior Citizens76
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Well-Paid Single Men22
Racial Diversity21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income33
People in Middle Class or Better23
College Educated Adults23
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Housing Recently Built98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime79
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