Whitwell, TN
Living in Whitwell
Bikeability
10
Walkability
7
Commute
13
Public Transit
19
Affordability
99
Public Safety
46
Airports
60
Hospitals
40
Colleges
19
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.8k
Population
+237 (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
-5 (2010–19)
6%
College-Educated
68%
Family Households
+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate42%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$43k
Median Household Income
+$12k (2010–19)
78%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
38 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector76%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office26%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home<1%
Housing
$85k
Median Home Value
-$13k (2010–19)
18%
Built 2000 or Later
$529
Median Monthly Rent
+$50 (2010–19)
56%
Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K53%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K4%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity71%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas24%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Whitwell
United States45
Tennessee62
Chattanooga Metro Area60
Marion County43
Property Crime in Whitwell
United States48
Tennessee59
Chattanooga Metro Area69
Marion County43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 41 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 49 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Whitwell
Inland Flooding58
Tornado23
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Whitwell, TN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Whitwell, TN
Jasper Adventist Christian School
9 miles, SW
Signal Mountain Christian School
12 miles, E
Skyuka Hall
13 miles, SE
Baylor School
13 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Whitwell, TN
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
16 miles, SE
Covenant College
18 miles, SE
The University of the South
23 miles, W
Southern Adventist University
28 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Whitwell, TN
Moccassin Bend Mental Health Institute
16 miles, SE
Erlanger Medical Center
16 miles, SE
Erlanger Behavioral Hospital, Llc
17 miles, SE
Parkridge Medical Center
18 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Whitwell, TN
Lovell Field
21 miles, SE
Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
81 miles, SW
Nashville International Airport
91 miles, NW
McGhee Tyson Airport
96 miles, NE