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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.
In Spencer, about 55% of adults are married.
In 2000, Spencer had a median family income of $32,813.
The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Spencer.
Residents of the town enjoy its low crime rate.
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.
In Spencer, 96% of commuters drive to work. Spencer is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great town for public transportation.
Comparing Spencer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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