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Winchester, TN


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Winchester, Tennessee

Introduction to Winchester, Tennessee

Winchester, Tennessee, in Franklin county, is 41 miles NE of Huntsville, Alabama and 77 miles SE of Nashville, Tennessee. The city contains a population of approximately 7,329.

Winchester History

Winchester was named in honor of James Winchester, who was a soldier in the American Revolution. The city was created as the county seat of Franklin County in 1809. It was originally occupied by the Confederate Army, but was later occupied by Union troops during the Civil War.

Winchester and nearby Attractions

  • Winchester City Park
  • Cowan Railroad Museum
  • Tims Ford State Park
  • Franklin County Golf and Country Club

Things To Do In Winchester

The Riva Lake Church, the First Baptist Church of Winchester and the Oaklawn Church are the local houses of worship. Winchester City Park and Tims Ford State Park offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The Cowan Railroad Museum and the Jail Museum provide insight into the area’s history. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Franklin County Golf and Country Club. The Dogwood Festival is held in Winchester every April.

Winchester Transportation

Air transportation is available from Huntsville International Airport.

Winchester Higher Education

Residents can pursue higher education at Motlow State Community College, Alabama A&M University, Middle Tennessee State University and Chattanooga State Technical Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Winchester Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 14%Winchester Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 18%Winchester Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Winchester Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 18%Winchester Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Winchester, TN

Comparing Winchester 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
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population98
Racial Diversity79
Well-Paid Single Women59
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Well-Paid Single Men37
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income47
People in Middle Class or Better37
College Educated Adults37
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work59
Working at Home23
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built75
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime23
Low Violent Crime12

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