Cookeville, TN

U.S. News Ratings
Population 30,852
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Low
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Average
Median Income Low

Geography

Cookeville is located in the north-central part of the state.

Cultural Attractions

The Bryan Symphony Orchestra performs at the city's own Tennessee Tech.

Recreation

Three of Tennessee's well-known lakes are just minutes from Cookesville.

Economy

Russell Stover Candies Inc. and Gol-Pak Corp. are the two leading manufacturers in the area.

Fun Fact

Cookeville is Putnam County's largest city, with only 26,000 residents

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
30,852
Population under 55:
74.3%
Population over 55:
25.7%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Nashville-Davidson

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Average
Temperature:
87°F July High, 25°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$29,585
Median home price:
$114,500
Average property tax:
$853

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
8.7%
Average
Cost of living:
Low

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
8
Middle schools:
3
High schools:
1

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
1
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
1
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
2

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
1/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
7/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
18/0

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
137

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