Clifton, Tennessee

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Population in 2021: 2,603 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -3.6%
 
Males: 2,142  (82.3%)
Females: 461  (17.7%)
Median resident age:

45.2 years
Tennessee median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 38425.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $44,110 (it was $22,500 in 2000)
Clifton:

$44,110
TN:

$59,695

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $11,735 (it was $13,780 in 2000)

Clifton city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $171,816 (it was $63,000 in 2000)
Clifton:

$171,816
TN:

$235,200

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $169,402; detached houses: $176,760; mobile homes: $39,646

Median gross rent in 2021: $607.

March 2022 cost of living index in Clifton: 79.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 37.4%
(36.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 41.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 76.6% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Clifton, TN (2021)
    • 1,77065.8%White alone
    • 59322.1%Black alone
    • 1425.3%Two or more races
    • 1304.8%Hispanic
    • 311.2%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 180.7%Other race alone
    • 90.3%American Indian alone

Races in Clifton detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Tennessee and other state lists, there were 466 registered sex offenders living in Clifton, Tennessee as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Clifton is 6 to 1.


Crime rates in Clifton by year

Type

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(37.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
7
(260.8)
1
(37.1)
6
(222.7)
1
(37.1)
0
(0.0)
3
(110.6)
1
(37.1)
1
(37.6)
4
(149.9)
1
(37.6)
3
(113.1)
0
(0.0)
2
(75.0)
4
(150.9)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
8
(298.1)
4
(148.5)
4
(148.5)
2
(74.2)
2
(73.6)
2
(73.7)
6
(222.5)
8
(300.6)
6
(224.9)
1
(37.6)
2
(75.4)
1
(37.4)
4
(150.1)
3
(113.2)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
6
(223.5)
8
(297.1)
14
(519.7)
9
(334.1)
11
(404.7)
1
(36.9)
2
(74.2)
3
(112.7)
6
(224.9)
6
(225.8)
3
(113.1)
6
(224.2)
11
(412.8)
2
(75.4)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
1
(37.3)
2
(74.3)
1
(37.1)
1
(37.1)
1
(36.8)
1
(36.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(75.4)
1
(37.4)
0
(0.0)
1
(37.7)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index84.935.678.729.024.331.726.033.154.749.338.414.642.044.1

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 254.8. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Clifton, TN

Crime rate in Clifton detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.89
Tennessee average:

2.57
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Ancestries: American (24.3%), African (18.0%), English (10.0%), Irish (3.2%), Scottish (2.9%), German (2.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1856

Elevation: 403 feet

Land area: 6.42 square miles.

Population density: 405 people per square mile   (low).

Clifton, Tennessee map

73 residents are foreign born (2.1% Latin America, 0.5% Asia).

This city:

2.7%
Tennessee:

5.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $763 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $780 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, TN (49.8 miles , pop. 59,643).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Metropolitan Government, TN (87.2 miles , pop. 569,891).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (447.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Clifton-Natural Bridge, TN (2.7 miles ),
Olive Hill, TN (3.0 miles ),
Saltillo, TN (3.5 miles ),
Waynesboro, TN (3.7 miles ),
Decaturville, TN (4.0 miles ),
Scotts Hill, TN (4.2 miles ),
Sardis, TN (4.2 miles ),
Savannah, TN (4.2 miles )

Latitude: 35.38 N, Longitude: 87.99 W

Area code: 931

Distribution of median household income in Clifton, TN in 2021
Distribution of house value in Clifton, TN in 2021
Clifton satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $95,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $165,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $74,700
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $98,500
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $300,000
  • 2006: 11 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2005: 8 buildings, average cost: $150,600
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $160,000
  • 2003: 5 buildings, average cost: $42,000
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $115,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $110,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Clifton, TN residents
Average permit cost in Clifton, TN
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.7%
Tennessee:

3.1%
Population change in the 1990s: +1,917 (+245.1%).
Most common industries in Clifton, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (15.7%)
  • Construction (10.3%)
  • Educational services (7.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.3%)
  • Health care (6.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.6%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.0%)
  • Public administration (12.2%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (8.5%)
  • Educational services (6.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.8%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (4.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (19.9%)
  • Health care (13.7%)
  • Educational services (9.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.2%)
  • Social assistance (5.6%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Clifton, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.6%)
  • Construction laborers (4.6%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (4.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction laborers (8.5%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (8.5%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (8.7%)
  • Registered nurses (8.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Child care workers (6.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.6%)

Average climate in Clifton, Tennessee

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Clifton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Tennessee state average. It is 86% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/16/1998, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 11.4 miles away from the Clifton city center killed 3 people and injured 36 people and caused $13 million in damages.

On 5/5/1999, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.6 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and caused $290,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Clifton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Tennessee state average. It is 260% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 212.4 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 131.1 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 132.6 miles away from Clifton center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 150.4 miles away from Clifton center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 147.4 miles away from Clifton center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG) earthquake occurred 108.7 miles away from Clifton center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Wayne County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 5, Winter Storms: 3, Flash Flood: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Clifton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Clifton:

  • HARBERT HILLS ACADEMY N H (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; SAVANNAH, TN)
  • WAYNE CARE NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; WAYNESBORO, TN)
  • WESTWOOD HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; DECATURVILLE, TN)

Airports located in Clifton:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Clifton:

  • University of North Alabama (about 44 miles; Florence, AL; Full-time enrollment: 5,886)
  • Northwest-Shoals Community College (about 48 miles; Muscle Shoals, AL; FT enrollment: 2,702)
  • Jackson State Community College (about 49 miles; Jackson, TN; FT enrollment: 2,958)
  • Columbia State Community College (about 53 miles; Columbia, TN; FT enrollment: 3,383)
  • Union University (about 53 miles; Jackson, TN; FT enrollment: 4,051)
  • Northeast Mississippi Community College (about 60 miles; Booneville, MS; FT enrollment: 3,024)
  • Bethel University (about 61 miles; McKenzie, TN; FT enrollment: 5,878)

Public high school in Clifton:

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Notable locations in Clifton: Clifton Marina (A), Furnace Landing (B), Clifton Volunteer Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Baker Cemetery (1), Lizard Glade Cemetery (2), Haggard Cemetery (3), Clifton Cemetery (4), Helton Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Buckeye Branch (A), Parker Branch (B), Roach Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Clifton: Clifton City Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotels: Crosseyed Cricket (102 Cypress Street), Bear Inn (2250 Billy Nance Highway).

Birthplace of: Thomas Sigismund Stribling - Novelist.

Wayne County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Tennessee:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

68.8%
Whole state:

67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.4%
Whole state:

5.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
1,899 people in state prisons in 2010
1,894 people in state prisons in 2000

Banks with branches in Clifton (2011 data):

  • Wayne County Bank: Clifton Branch at 205 Main Street, branch established on 1998/10/13. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $278.1 mil, Deposits: $231.2 mil, headquarters in Waynesboro, TN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Wayne County Bancshares, Inc.
  • Peoples Bank: at 129 Main Street, branch established on 1890/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $137.6 mil, Deposits: $118.9 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Pb Bancshares, Inc. Employees Stock Ownership Plan

For population 15 years and over in Clifton:

Marital status in Clifton, TN
  • Never married: 41.4%
  • Now married: 23.3%
  • Separated: 4.7%
  • Widowed: 7.3%
  • Divorced: 23.4%

For population 25 years and over in Clifton:

  • High school or higher: 74.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.3%
  • Unemployed: 4.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.3
Tennessee average:

11.6

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2021
Means of transportation to work in 2021 - Clifton
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Clifton, TN (based on Wayne County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,25242
Mainline Protestant1,33919
Catholic751
Other41
None10,351-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Wayne County:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

1.81 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Wayne County:

6.02 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.16 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Wayne County:

6.62 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

6.56 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.7%
State:

11.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.3%
State:

30.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

17.3%
Tennessee:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Clifton:

47.0%
Tennessee:

49.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

41.0%
Tennessee:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.6
Tennessee:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

17.1%
Tennessee:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

9.0%
Tennessee:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Clifton:

6.6
Tennessee:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

25.5%
Tennessee:

33.9%

General health condition:
Here:

56.4%
Tennessee:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Clifton:

81.8%
State:

79.1%

More about Health and Nutrition of Clifton, TN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 6$19,548$39,0960$0
Water Supply 3$7,475$29,9001$585
Other Government Administration 2$8,343$50,0580$0
Gas Supply 2$5,314$31,8840$0
Solid Waste Management 1$3,902$46,8240$0
Parks and Recreation 1$2,391$28,6920$0
Financial Administration 1$2,391$28,6920$0
Sewerage 1$2,161$25,9321$1,078
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$1,107
Firefighters 0$0 1$34
Totals for Government 17$51,526$36,3714$2,804

Clifton government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $230,000 ($88.36)
    Water Utilities: $118,000 ($45.33)
    Regular Highways: $72,000 ($27.66)
    Solid Waste Management: $56,000 ($21.51)
    Sewerage: $51,000 ($19.59)
    Central Staff Services: $51,000 ($19.59)
    Financial Administration: $42,000 ($16.14)
    Parks and Recreation: $28,000 ($10.76)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $26,000 ($9.99)
    Air Transportation: $18,000 ($6.92)
    Local Fire Protection: $15,000 ($5.76)
    Libraries: $6,000 ($2.31)
  • Gas Utilities - Interest on Debt: $7,000 ($2.69)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $612,000 ($235.11)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $41,000 ($15.75)

Clifton government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $681,000 ($261.62)
    Solid Waste Management: $152,000 ($58.39)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $297,000 ($114.10)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $27,000 ($10.37)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $20,000 ($7.68)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($0.38)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($0.38)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $550,000 ($211.29)
    Gas Utilities: $198,000 ($76.07)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $80,000 ($30.73)
    Other: $62,000 ($23.82)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $219,000 ($84.13)
    Property: $137,000 ($52.63)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $51,000 ($19.59)
    Other: $3,000 ($1.15)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $2,000 ($0.77)

Clifton government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,181,000 ($453.71)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,022,000 ($392.62)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $158,000 ($60.70)

Clifton government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,234,000 ($474.07)

Businesses in Clifton, TN

  • Subway: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Clifton:

  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)
  • WNQM (1300 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WNQM. INC.)
  • WAMB (1160 AM; 50 kW; DONELSON, TN; Owner: GREAT SOUTHERN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WLOR (1550 AM; 50 kW; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: BCA RADIO, LLC)
  • WLAC (1510 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WZNN (620 AM; 5 kW; LEXINGTON, AL; Owner: MANUEL HUERTA)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Clifton:

  • WLVS-FM (106.5 FM; CLIFTON, TN; Owner: GOLD COAST BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WDNX (89.1 FM; OLIVE HILL, TN; Owner: RURAL LIFE FOUNDATION, INC)
  • WMSR-FM (94.9 FM; COLLINWOOD, TN; Owner: OHIO BROADCAST ASSOCIATES)
  • WKWX (93.5 FM; SAVANNAH, TN; Owner: MELCO, INC.)
  • WFGZ (94.5 FM; LOBELVILLE, TN; Owner: OHIO BROADCAST ASSOCIATES)
  • WKJQ-FM (97.3 FM; PARSONS, TN; Owner: CLENNEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Clifton:

  • WBBJ-TV (Channel 7; JACKSON, TN; Owner: TENNESSEE BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
Clifton fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Clifton fatal accident list:

Mar 28, 2016 11:27 PM, Sr-128 Linden Hwy, Lat: 35.388639, Lon: -87.970869, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
May 6, 2002 08:43 AM, Sr-114, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
May 9, 2000 07:46 AM, Sr-114, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Apr 2, 1989 05:03 PM, Sr128, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Mar 15, 1981 01:40 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2
Jan 4, 1979 03:30 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 24Number of bridges
  • 495ft / 151mTotal length
  • $1,324,000Total costs
  • 26,479Total average daily traffic
  • 2,228Total average daily truck traffic
  • 44,560Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Clifton, TN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 61980-1989
  • 61990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Clifton, TN

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

26 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Clifton)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • City Hall Main Street (Lat: 35.385917 Lon: -87.995306), Call Sign: WZZ261, Licensee ID: L00035549,
    Assigned Frequencies: 460.275 MHz, 465.275 MHz, Grant Date: 05/11/2004, Expiration Date: 05/10/2014, Cancellation Date: 07/12/2014, Registrant: City Of Clifton, Clifton, TN 38425, Phone: (931) 676-3435
  • Wayne County, Lat: 35.320000 Lon: -87.762500, Call Sign: WQNY389,
    Assigned Frequencies: 769.006 MHz, 769.006 MHz, 799.006 MHz, Grant Date: 06/15/2021, Expiration Date: 07/06/2031, Certifier: Jesse D Griggs, Registrant: Tennessee Department Of Correction, 6270 Cockrill Bend Circle Suite B, Nashville, TN 37209, Phone: (615) 350-1931, Email:
  • South Central Correctinal Facility 555 Forest Ave (Lat: 35.366333 Lon: -87.998000), Type: Bant, Structure height: 7.6 m, Call Sign: WQVP862,
    Assigned Frequencies: 4942.50 MHz, Grant Date: 04/10/2015, Expiration Date: 04/10/2025, Certifier: Jesse D Griggs, Registrant: State Of Tennessee, Department Of Correction, 6406 Centennial Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209, Phone: (615) 350-1930, Fax: (615) 253-6359, Email:
  • 555 Forest Ave (Lat: 35.366250 Lon: -87.996250), Type: Mast, Structure height: 5.8 m, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: WRAW851, Licensee ID: L00002923,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.037 MHz, Grant Date: 03/28/2018, Expiration Date: 03/28/2028, Certifier: Randolph E Hicks, Registrant: State Of Dept Of Corrections Tennessee

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Clifton)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 310 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 167 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4885B, N4885B, N-4885B, Serial Number: 35185, Year manufactured: 1955, Airworthiness Date: 10/17/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 05/02/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Billy W Holt, Po Box 32, Clifton, TN 38425
  • Aircraft: AIRCRAFT MFG & DEVELOPMENT CO CH601XL SLSA (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-200 (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 9743V, N9743V, N-9743V, Serial Number: 601-030S, Year manufactured: 2007, Airworthiness Date: 03/23/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 04/22/2016
    Registrant (Individual): David Melson, 3125 Tom Holt Rd, Clifton, TN 38425
  • Aircraft: FLIGHTSTAR FLIGHTSTAR II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582DCDI (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 56877, N56877, N-56877, Serial Number: 34412, Airworthiness Date: 01/11/2010
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, 984 Skyline Dr, Clifton, TN 38425

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 11. The highest number of fire incidents - 19 took place in 2006, and the least - 2 in 2004. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Clifton, TN When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (47.2%), and Outside Fires (35.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Clifton, TN
    • 7747.2%Structure Fires
    • 5835.6%Outside Fires
    • 1710.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 116.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Clifton, TN
Most common first names in Clifton, TN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James2673.5 years
William2473.6 years
John2377.9 years
Mary2077.0 years
George1777.5 years
Robert964.9 years
Emma781.4 years
Jessie774.7 years
Charles760.8 years
Carrie784.0 years
Most common last names in Clifton, TN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Lineberry2876.2 years
Davis1974.3 years
Prater1776.8 years
Walker1373.8 years
Warren1373.9 years
Ray1276.1 years
Riley1281.0 years
Pevahouse1278.6 years
Churchwell1272.0 years
Dicus1167.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Clifton, TN
  • 61.4%Utility gas
  • 35.9%Electricity
  • 2.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.5%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Clifton, TN
  • 81.1%Electricity
  • 18.9%Utility gas


Clifton compared to Tennessee state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Clifton on our top lists:

  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in state prisons (population 1,000+)"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest positive percentage difference between never married males and females (15+ years) (with at least 1,000 males never married)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 100 cities with the largest percentage of males"
  • #96 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2011"
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