Obion, Tennessee

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Population in 2021: 975 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -14.0%
 
Males: 496  (50.9%)
Females: 479  (49.1%)
Median resident age:

38.5 years
Tennessee median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 38240, 38260.

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Estimated median household income in 2021: $47,364 (it was $28,958 in 2000)
Obion:

$47,364
TN:

$59,695

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $24,260 (it was $14,764 in 2000)

Obion town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $94,347 (it was $47,600 in 2000)
Obion:

$94,347
TN:

$235,200

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $94,090; detached houses: $98,004; mobile homes: $23,345

Median gross rent in 2021: $871.

March 2022 cost of living index in Obion: 78.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 24.8%
(27.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 24.6% for Black residents, 5.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 81.8% for American Indian residents)

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  • Races in Obion, TN (2021)
    • 99381.3%White alone
    • 1189.7%Two or more races
    • 665.4%Black alone
    • 584.7%Hispanic
    • 60.5%American Indian alone
    • 50.4%Other race alone
    • 40.3%Asian alone

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



According to our research of Tennessee and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Obion, Tennessee as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Obion is 147 to 1.


Crime rates in Obion 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)
1
(92.8)
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)
0
(0.0)
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)
1
(89.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(92.2)
1
(92.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
4
(363.6)
0
(0.0)
1
(94.1)
4
(357.5)
8
(708.6)
4
(354.9)
0
(0.0)
4
(368.7)
3
(278.3)
1
(93.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(95.3)
0
(0.0)
1
(96.9)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
9
(818.2)
0
(0.0)
5
(470.4)
9
(804.3)
4
(354.3)
1
(88.7)
1
(91.6)
9
(829.5)
5
(463.8)
1
(93.9)
2
(188.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(96.0)
1
(96.9)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
18
(1,636)
21
(1,957)
10
(940.7)
36
(3,217)
24
(2,126)
13
(1,154)
24
(2,198)
19
(1,751)
35
(3,247)
18
(1,690)
3
(282.0)
2
(190.7)
4
(383.9)
7
(678.3)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
2
(181.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(268.1)
1
(88.6)
0
(0.0)
2
(183.2)
2
(184.3)
4
(371.1)
2
(187.8)
1
(94.0)
1
(95.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(93.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(88.6)
0
(0.0)
1
(91.6)
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 index210.078.389.4304.7258.6123.3109.0244.2461.0108.032.034.322.153.3

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 Obion, TN

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 2 (2 officers - 2 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.93
Tennessee average:

2.57
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Ancestries: American (32.9%), English (9.6%), German (5.3%), Irish (3.1%), Egyptian (2.2%), Dutch (1.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1903

Elevation: 290 feet

Land area: 1.19 square miles.

Population density: 816 people per square mile   (low).

Obion, Tennessee map

41 residents are foreign born (2.9% Latin America, 0.4% Asia).

This town:

3.4%
Tennessee:

5.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $814 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $585 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, TN (48.4 miles , pop. 59,643).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (90.7 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (394.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Trimble, TN (2.1 miles ),
Troy, TN (2.4 miles ),
Kenton-Mason Hall, TN (2.6 miles ),
Hornbeak, TN (2.8 miles ),
Elbridge-Cloverdale, TN (3.1 miles ),
Rives, TN (3.2 miles ),
Kenton, TN (3.3 miles ),
Newbern, TN (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 36.27 N, Longitude: 89.19 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 731

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $84,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $40,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $38,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $55,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $56,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $40,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Obion, TN residents
Average permit cost in Obion, TN
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.6%
Tennessee:

3.1%
Most common industries in Obion, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (8.7%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (8.3%)
  • Food (6.8%)
  • Health care (6.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.4%)
  • Public administration (4.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.4%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (13.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.3%)
  • Truck transportation (5.3%)
  • Food (4.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.2%)
  • Public administration (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (12.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.3%)
  • Food (10.3%)
  • Educational services (9.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (7.7%)
  • Public administration (5.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
Most common occupations in Obion, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.7%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (17.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.2%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (8.2%)
  • Cashiers (7.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.6%)
  • Food processing workers (4.6%)

Average climate in Obion, Tennessee

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Obion, Tennessee environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 60.2. This is better than average.

City:

60.2
U.S.:

74.2
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2003 was 3.30. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.30
U.S.:

5.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2003 was 1.35. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 9.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.35
U.S.:

1.79
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2003 was 34.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

34.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 7.42. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.42
U.S.:

8.46

Tornado activity:

Obion-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Tennessee state average. It is 98% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/1/1997, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.1 miles away from the Obion town center injured 15 people and caused $2 million in damages.

On 3/1/1997, a category F4 tornado 11.5 miles away from the town center caused $100,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Obion-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Tennessee state average. It is 380% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 40.7 miles away from Obion 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 65.2 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 77.0 miles away from Obion center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 167.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 36.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 167.4 miles away from Obion 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 Obion County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Obion topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Obion:

  • OBION COUNTY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; UNION CITY, TN)
  • EXTENDICARE HOME HEALTH OF WESTERN TN (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; UNION CITY, TN)
  • BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL UNION CITY Acute Care Hospitals (about 14 miles away; UNION CITY, TN)
  • UNION CITY MANOR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; UNION CITY, TN)
  • UNION CITY MANOR NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; UNION CITY, TN)
  • RCG UNION CITY (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; UNION CITY, TN)
  • GOLDEN LIVING CENTER - UNION CITY (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; UNION CITY, TN)

Amtrak station near Obion:

  • 12 miles: NEWBERN/DYERSBURG (NEWBERN, 108 JEFFERSON ST.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Obion:

  • Dyersburg State Community College (about 19 miles; Dyersburg, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,211)
  • The University of Tennessee-Martin (about 20 miles; Martin, TN; FT enrollment: 7,013)
  • Bethel University (about 39 miles; McKenzie, TN; FT enrollment: 5,878)
  • Union University (about 45 miles; Jackson, TN; FT enrollment: 4,051)
  • Jackson State Community College (about 49 miles; Jackson, TN; FT enrollment: 2,958)
  • Murray State University (about 54 miles; Murray, KY; FT enrollment: 8,930)
  • West Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 63 miles; Paducah, KY; FT enrollment: 4,107)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Obion Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Beech Grove Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Obion County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Obion and their reported violations in the past:

OBION WATER DEPT (Population served: 1,606, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-30-2011), St Public Notif requested (DEC-02-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-02-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2009 and JUN-2009, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-30-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-30-2009), St Compliance achieved (SEP-30-2009)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JUL-01-1996, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-1994, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule

Drinking water stations with addresses in Obion that have no violations reported:

  • ELBRIDGE WATER ASSOCIATION (Population served: 3,093, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Tennessee:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

66.0%
Whole state:

67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.8%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Obion (2011 data):

  • McKenzie Banking Company: Foundation Bank, A Division Of Mckenzie Banking Company at 224 South Seventh Street, branch established on 2007/10/09. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $117.6 mil, Deposits: $101.2 mil, headquarters in Mc Kenzie, TN, positive income, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Progressive Financial Services, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Obion:

Marital status in Obion, TN
  • Never married: 26.9%
  • Now married: 35.6%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 12.7%
  • Divorced: 22.8%

For population 25 years and over in Obion:

  • High school or higher: 83.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.3%
  • Unemployed: 5.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.5
Tennessee average:

11.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Obion, TN (based on Obion County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant18,44493
Mainline Protestant2,84525
Black Protestant1,3556
Catholic5581
Other-1
None8,605-
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: 5
Obion County:

1.59 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Obion County:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
Obion County:

4.76 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

5.16 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 25
This county:

7.94 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

6.56 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Obion County:

12.7%
Tennessee:

11.4%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.9%
State:

30.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Obion County:

15.1%
Tennessee:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

49.0%
Tennessee:

49.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

44.2%
Tennessee:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.2
State:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
Obion:

20.2%
Tennessee:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Obion:

13.4%
Tennessee:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Obion:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

35.5%
Tennessee:

33.9%

General health condition:
Obion:

54.4%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

76.1%
Tennessee:

79.1%

More about Health and Nutrition of Obion, 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 4$12,970$38,9100$0
Other Government Administration 3$6,496$25,9840$0
Gas Supply 1$3,537$42,4440$0
Sewerage 1$3,890$46,6800$0
Water Supply 1$2,500$30,0000$0
Firefighters 0$0 41$1,388
Totals for Government 10$29,393$35,27241$1,388

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

  • Current Operations - Gas Utilities: $444,000 ($455.38)
    Water Utilities: $258,000 ($264.62)
    Police Protection: $230,000 ($235.90)
    Sewerage: $136,000 ($139.49)
    Central Staff Services: $103,000 ($105.64)
    General - Other: $100,000 ($102.56)
    Solid Waste Management: $97,000 ($99.49)
    Housing and Community Development: $78,000 ($80.00)
    Regular Highways: $54,000 ($55.38)
    Financial Administration: $17,000 ($17.44)
    Local Fire Protection: $17,000 ($17.44)
    General Public Buildings: $11,000 ($11.28)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $8,000 ($8.21)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($6.15)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $317,000 ($325.13)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $101,000 ($103.59)
    Sewerage: $96,000 ($98.46)
    Housing and Community Development: $80,000 ($82.05)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $10,000 ($10.26)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $133,000 ($136.41)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $136,000 ($139.49)
    Interest Earnings: $21,000 ($21.54)
    Fines and Forfeits: $13,000 ($13.33)
    Rents: $3,000 ($3.08)
  • Revenue - Gas Utilities: $384,000 ($393.85)
    Water Utilities: $205,000 ($210.26)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $279,000 ($286.15)
    Highways: $57,000 ($58.46)
  • Tax - Property: $102,000 ($104.62)
    Public Utilities Sales: $17,000 ($17.44)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $8,000 ($8.21)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($1.03)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,308,000 ($1341.54)

Strongest AM radio stations in Obion:

  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • WENK (1240 AM; 1 kW; UNION CITY, TN; Owner: WENK OF UNION CITY, INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • KLCN (910 AM; 5 kW; BLYTHEVILLE, AR; Owner: SUDBURY SERVICES, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • WTRO (1450 AM; 1 kW; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: DR PEPPER PEPSI COLA BOTTLING CO.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Obion:

  • WASL (100.1 FM; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: DR PEPPER PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING CO.)
  • WLSQ-FM (94.3 FM; DYER, TN; Owner: F. DARRELL BOYD)
  • WKNQ (90.7 FM; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: MID-SOUTH PUBLIC COMMS. FOUNDATION)
  • W205BN (88.9 FM; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WYNU (92.3 FM; MILAN, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWYN (106.9 FM; MCKENZIE, TN; Owner: RAINBOW MEDIA, INC.)
  • WQAK (105.7 FM; UNION CITY, TN; Owner: TWIN STATES BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTNE-FM (97.7 FM; TRENTON, TN; Owner: GIBSON COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCMT-FM (101.7 FM; MARTIN, TN; Owner: THUNDERBOLT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWKF (99.3 FM; FULTON, KY; Owner: WENK OF UNION CITY, INC.)
  • WYVY (104.9 FM; UNION CITY, TN; Owner: TWIN STATES BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W202BG (88.3 FM; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • KTMO (106.5 FM; NEW MADRID, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)

TV broadcast stations around Obion:

  • WUWT-CA (Channel 9; UNION CITY, TN; Owner: JOSEPH H. HARPOLE, SR.)
  • WJKT (Channel 16; JACKSON, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDYR-CA (Channel 33; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)

Obion fatal accident list:

Feb 24, 2013 02:01 PM, Sr-183 W Palestine Ave, Lat: 36.260881, Lon: -89.199872, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 6, 2007 06:48 PM, Sr-183, Ninth St, Lat: 36.260458, Lon: -89.193939, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Oct 14, 1999 04:08 PM, Us-Sr3, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Nov 21, 1988 04:09 PM, Obion, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Apr 6, 1979 06:44 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 34Number of bridges
  • 581ft / 177mTotal length
  • $12,958,000Total costs
  • 125,241Total average daily traffic
  • 12,909Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Obion, TN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 31960-1969
  • 171970-1979
  • 71980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 12010-2019
  • 22020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Obion, TN

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Obion)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Main St W (Lat: 36.259500 Lon: -89.192000), Call Sign: WNBH824,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.945 MHz, Grant Date: 11/09/1999, Expiration Date: 01/20/2005, Cancellation Date: 06/10/2004, Registrant: Jere Cutler, Obion, TN 38240, Phone: (901) 536-5435
  • Elbridge Obion Rd 3 Mi W (Lat: 36.258944 Lon: -89.247306), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 16 m, Overall height: 18 m, Call Sign: WSM957,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.975 MHz, Grant Date: 08/27/2004, Expiration Date: 11/07/2014, Cancellation Date: 01/10/2015, Registrant: Aerowave Technologies, 601 Ferris Avenue, Waxahachie, TX 75165, Phone: (972) 938-2376, Fax: (888) 677-8858, Email:
  • Lat: 36.263083 Lon: -89.219250, Call Sign: WQAM856,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.597 MHz, Grant Date: 07/06/2004, Expiration Date: 07/06/2014, Cancellation Date: 09/06/2014, Certifier: Sharon Allman, Registrant: Cara Enterprises, Inc, Salt Lake City, UT 84117-0503, Phone: (801) 278-9728, Fax: (801) 278-7239, Email:
  • Lat: 36.262500 Lon: -89.221389, Call Sign: WQYH954,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.412 MHz, Grant Date: 10/05/2016, Expiration Date: 10/05/2026, Certifier: Jerry Bailey, Registrant: Aerowave Technologies, 129 Mustang Creek Dr., Waxahachie, TX 75165, Phone: (214) 222-2376, Fax: (214) 222-2010, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • STATION, Palestine Street (Lat: 36.260333 Lon: -89.190333), Overall height: 24.4 m, Call Sign: WEG770,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2146.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/19/2000, Expiration Date: 05/02/2010, Cancellation Date: 03/17/2009, Registrant: Gibson Electric Membership Corp., Trenton, TN 38382, Phone: (731) 562-1710, Fax: (731) 855-3944, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: KA4GJU, Grant Date: 11/03/1995, Expiration Date: 11/03/2005, Cancellation Date: 11/06/2007, Registrant: Dale B Glover, Route 1 Box 130, Obion, TN 38240
  • Call Sign: KC4SWR, Grant Date: 09/11/1990, Expiration Date: 09/11/2000, Cancellation Date: 09/12/2002, Registrant: Samuel E Jones, Rt 2 Box 152, Obion, TN 38240
  • Call Sign: WD4AZY, Grant Date: 11/07/1989, Expiration Date: 11/07/1999, Cancellation Date: 03/07/2002, Registrant: Jim W Harbin, R 2 Box 282 Cat Corner, Obion, TN 38240
  • Call Sign: WD4LAR, Licensee ID: L01219040, Grant Date: 11/28/2016, Expiration Date: 02/21/2027, Certifier: Harrell D Davidson, Registrant: Harrell D Davidson, Obion, TN 38240-3824

FAA Registered Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: BEECH A36 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 25WW, N25WW, N-25WW, Serial Number: E-842, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 04/14/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 02/05/2007
    Registrant (Corporation): Rainey Aerial Ag Service Inc, 4155 Frog Level Rd, Obion, TN 38240
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-802 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-65AG (1300 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 718ML, N718ML, N-718ML, Serial Number: 802-0830, Year manufactured: 2020, Airworthiness Date: 03/03/2020, Certificate Issue Date: 05/05/2020
    Registrant (Corporation): Rainey Aerial Ag Service Inc, 4155 Frog Level Rd, Obion, TN 38240
  • Aircraft: CESSNA R172K (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 76 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-360 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 758PK, N758PK, N-758PK, Serial Number: R1723250, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 09/18/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 03/19/2020
    Registrant (LLC): Skyking Aviation LLC, 4155 Frog Level Rd, Obion, TN 38240
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182P (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7616N, N7616N, N-7616N, Serial Number: 18263274, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 09/07/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 04/27/2020
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Tim Fox, 2005 Clarence Fox Rd, Obion, TN 38240, Other Owners: Corey Jones
  • Aircraft: AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBC (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O-360 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 985AC, N985AC, N-985AC, Serial Number: 463-2004, Year manufactured: 2004, Airworthiness Date: 10/19/2004, Certificate Issue Date: 04/29/2019
    Registrant (Corporation): Rainey Aerial Ag Service Inc, 4155 Frog Level Rd, Obion, TN 38240
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150M (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 81 mph), Engine: 4 Cycle
    N-Number: 704PS, N704PS, N-704PS, Serial Number: 15078771, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 10/13/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 08/27/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Gay Cunningham, 1258 Oak Ridge Rd, Obion, TN 38240
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/01/2019

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 18. The highest number of fires - 35 took place in 2011, and the least - 7 in 2003. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Obion, TN When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (53.2%), and Outside Fires (30.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Obion, TN
    • 16753.2%Structure Fires
    • 9530.3%Outside Fires
    • 4012.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 123.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Obion, TN
Most common first names in Obion, TN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James4672.1 years
John3273.5 years
Mary2977.8 years
William2873.2 years
Robert1672.5 years
Willie1578.9 years
George1576.5 years
Thomas1172.9 years
Margaret1176.9 years
Minnie1079.9 years
Most common last names in Obion, TN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Jones2471.5 years
Smith2279.2 years
Cunningham1773.2 years
Williams1577.7 years
Miller1277.2 years
Stover1281.6 years
Thompson1282.3 years
Moore1172.6 years
Gray1175.6 years
Morris1080.9 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Obion, TN
  • 62.2%Utility gas
  • 36.7%Electricity
  • 1.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Obion, TN
  • 69.4%Utility gas
  • 30.6%Electricity


Obion compared to Tennessee state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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