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Spring City, TN


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Spring City, Tennessee

Spring City, Tennessee is 51 miles NE of Chattanooga, Tennessee (center to center) and 112 miles E of Nashville, Tennessee. It is in Rhea county. The population of the town is 2,025.

The People and Families of Spring City

In Spring City, about 48% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in Spring City.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Spring City had a median family income of $31,894.

Political Inclinations

Among Spring City political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $8,400. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Spring City Housing

Of the housing in Spring City, approximately 64% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the town are lower than most places in Tennessee.

Commuting

In Spring City, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 8%Spring City Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 12%Spring City Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Spring City Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Spring City, TN

Comparing Spring City 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 Population1010
Female Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity75
Well-Paid Single Men34
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income23
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work810
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use44
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Housing Recently Built86
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime79
Low Property Crime68
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