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Polk County

Population in July 2007: 3,358.
Males: 1,710  (50.9%)
Females: 1,648  (49.1%)

Median resident age:  35.7 years
Tennessee median age:  35.9 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $43,735 (it was $36,250 in 2000)
Parksville:  $43,735
Tennessee:  $42,367

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $20,478
Parksville:  $20,478
Tennessee:  $23,418

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $93,948 (it was $62,300 in 2000)
Parksville:  $93,948
Tennessee:  $130,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $115,410; Detached houses: $138,911; Townhouses or other attached units: $255,142; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $45,816; Mobile homes: $37,697; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $45,000

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Races in Parksville:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.8%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)
  • Hispanic (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Parksville: 76.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 800 feet

Land area: 99.3 square miles.

Population density: 34 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Parksville

  • High school or higher: 63.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
  • Unemployed: 2.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Parksville CCD

  • Never married: 15.5%
  • Now married: 65.6%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 7.2%
  • Divorced: 11.7%

21 residents are foreign born

This place:  0.6%
Tennessee:  2.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Parksville:  0.6% ($400)
Tennessee:  0.8% ($715)
Parksville satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Chattanooga, TN (32.9 miles , pop. 155,554).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (91.4 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (496.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Southeast Bradley, TN (2.5 miles ), Benton, TN (2.8 miles ), Cisco, GA (3.0 miles ), Wildwood Lake, TN (3.2 miles ), East Cleveland, TN (3.4 miles ), South Cleveland, TN (3.5 miles ), Cleveland, TN (3.6 miles ), South Bradley, TN (3.7 miles ).

Latitude: 35.06 N, Longitude: 84.69 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 423

Parksville household income distribution Parksville home values distribution

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Textile mills and textile products (16%)
  • Construction (14%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Food (4%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Truck transportation (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Textile mills and textile products (15%)
  • Health care (11%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Apparel (9%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (12%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (7%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (15%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (11%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
  • Cashiers (4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)



Parksville-area historical tornado activity is near Tennessee state average. It is 73% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.0 miles away from the Parksville place center killed 9 people and injured 67 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1974, a category 4 tornado 23.1 miles away from the place center killed 4 people and injured 26 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


Parksville-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Tennessee state average. It is 58% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG, Depth: 12.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 66.4 miles away from Parksville center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 65.4 miles away from the city center
On 7/5/1995 at 14:16:44, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 34.1 miles away from the city center
On 7/19/1997 at 17:06:34, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 6.9 miles away from Parksville center
On 12/8/2001 at 01:08:21, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 91.3 miles away from the city center
On 10/12/2005 at 06:27:30, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 5.1 mi) earthquake occurred 32.2 miles away from Parksville center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Hospitals/medical centers near Parksville:
  • BRADLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; CLEVELAND, TN)
  • CLEVELAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; CLEVELAND, TN)
  • COPPER BASIN MEDICAL CENTER (about 18 miles; COPPERHILL, TN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Parksville:
  • LEE UNIVERSITY (about 13 miles; CLEVELAND, TN; Full-time enrollment: 3,171)
  • CLEVELAND STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 13 miles; CLEVELAND, TN; FT enrollment: 2,022)
  • CHATTANOOGA STATE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 32 miles; CHATTANOOGA, TN; FT enrollment: 4,821)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE-CHATTANOOGA (about 35 miles; CHATTANOOGA, TN; FT enrollment: 6,914)
  • NORTH GEORGIA COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (about 55 miles; DAHLONEGA, GA; FT enrollment: 3,119)
  • ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 61 miles; HARRIMAN, TN; FT enrollment: 3,490)
  • KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY (about 71 miles; KENNESAW, GA; FT enrollment: 9,589)

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Notable locations in Parksville: Wassem Camp (A), Sheeds Creek Checking Station (B), Camp Wasson (C), Camp Ocoee (D), Camp Cherokee Organization Camp (E), Sylco Campground (F), Devils Point Picnic Area (G), Tennessee Valley Authority Boating Site (H), Ocoee Power Plant Number Two (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Parksville include: Chiloh Church (A), Shiloh Church (B), Shady Springs Church (C), Conasauga River Baptist Church (D), Cookson Creek Church (E), Mountain Springs Church (F), Antioch Church (G), Ball Play Church (H), Beech Springs Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Ball Play Cemetery (1), Mueller Cemetery (2), Beckler Cemetery (3), Cumberland Shed Cemetery (4), Curbow Cemetery (5), Old Fort Cemetery (6), Dills Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Ocoee Number Three Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Fry Branch (A), Laurel Creek (B), Little Gassaway Creek (C), Little Sylco Branch (D), Johnson Branch (E), Madison Branch (F), Jake Branch (G), Jacks River (H), Jack Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Parksville include: Devils Point Recreation Area (1), Thunder Rock Recreation Area (2), Ocoee Wildlife Management Area (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beach: Shady Beach (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Post offices: Conasauga Post Office (A), Ocoee Post Office (B), Oldfort Post Office (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Average household size:
This place:  2.5 people
Tennessee:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  65.6%
Whole state:  69.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  3.8%
Whole state:  4.2%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  9.8%
Whole state:  13.5%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  3.0%
Whole state:  5.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Parksville, TN



Parksville compared to Tennessee state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below 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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Educational Attainment




School Enrollment by Level of School






2004 Presidential Election results in Polk County Tennessee:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (63%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (27%)
  • Wood (5%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (4%)


Religion statistics for Parksville

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)United Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristOther religions
Adherents86.9%4.7%4.7%1.3%2.4%
Congregations71.0%8.1%8.1%4.8%8.1%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


7.81% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,146 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.81%
Tennessee average:  7.52%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Bradley County, TN  2.52% ($27,161 average AGI)
from McMinn County, TN  0.75% ($25,976)
from Fannin County, GA  0.57% ($25,000)


7.96% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,467 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.96%
Tennessee average:  6.67%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Bradley County, TN  2.81% ($29,869 average AGI)
to Fannin County, GA  0.90% ($20,592)
to McMinn County, TN  0.90% ($28,408)


Strongest AM radio stations in Parksville:
  • WFLI (1070 AM; 50 kW; LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TN; Owner: WFLI, INC.)
  • WCLE (1570 AM; 5 kW; CLEVELAND, TN)
  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WBIN (1540 AM; 1 kW; BENTON, TN; Owner: JOHN A. SINES AND L. JANE SINES, JTWROS)
  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WTTI (1530 AM; daytime; 10 kW; DALTON, GA; Owner: PYE WILSON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WMLB (1160 AM; 50 kW; EAST POINT, GA; Owner: ATLANTA AREA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WBAC (1340 AM; 1 kW; CLEVELAND, TN; Owner: J. L. BREWER BROADCASTING OF CLEVELAND, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Parksville:
  • W234AG (94.7 FM; CHATSWORTH, GA; Owner: IMMANUEL BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WOCE (93.1 FM; BENTON, TN; Owner: LB RADIO OF CHATTANOOGA, LLC)
  • WQMT (98.9 FM; CHATSWORTH, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WALV (95.3 FM; CLEVELAND, TN; Owner: J. L. BREWER BROADCASTING OF CLEVELAND, LLC)
  • WUSY (100.7 FM; CLEVELAND, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCLE-FM (104.1 FM; CALHOUN, TN; Owner: WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMBW (88.9 FM; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WSGC-FM (101.9 FM; RINGGOLD, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCVP-FM (95.9 FM; ROBBINSVILLE, NC; Owner: CHEROKEE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WLLJ (103.1 FM; ETOWAH, TN; Owner: FRIENDSHIP BROADCASTING LLC.)
  • WDEF-FM (92.3 FM; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Owner: JACKSON TELECASTERS, INC.)
  • W257AZ (99.3 FM; LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSMC-FM (90.5 FM; COLLEGEDALE, TN; Owner: SOUTHERN COLLEGE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVT)
  • WBDX (102.7 FM; TRENTON, GA; Owner: PARTNERS FOR CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WFQS (91.3 FM; FRANKLIN, NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WDOD-FM (96.5 FM; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Owner: WDOD OF CHATTANOOGA, INC.)
  • W217AN (91.3 FM; PROSPECT, TN; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WSKZ (106.5 FM; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WOGT (107.9 FM; EAST RIDGE, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WUTC (88.1 FM; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE)

TV broadcast stations around Parksville:
  • WFLI-TV (Channel 53; CLEVELAND, TN; Owner: CHATTANOOGA MEDIA HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)
  • WPDP-LP (Channel 25; CLEVELAND, TN; Owner: WDSI LICENSE CORP.)
  • W50AB (Channel 50; HIAWASSEE, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • W66CG (Channel 66; ACTON, TN; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WCLP-TV (Channel 18; CHATSWORTH, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WTNB-CA (Channel 27; CLEVELAND, TN; Owner: NORTH GEORGIA TELEVISION)


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