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Obion County

Population in July 2008: 249. Population change since 2000: -4.2%
 

Males: 129  (51.9%)
Females: 120  (48.1%)

Median resident age:  42.4 years
Tennessee median age:  35.9 years

Zip codes: 38254.


Estimated median household income in 2008: $32,612 (it was $26,125 in 2000)
Samburg:  $32,612
Tennessee:  $43,614

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $18,168

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $73,498 (it was $46,000 in 2000)
Samburg:  $73,498
Tennessee:  $138,600

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $93,643; Detached houses: $109,208; Mobile homes: $23,214; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $17,500

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Races in Samburg:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.5%)
  • Hispanic (1.2%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Samburg: 77.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (49.2%), Irish (5.0%), English (3.1%), German (1.5%), Welsh (1.5%), Dutch (1.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1909

Elevation: 293 feet

Land area: 0.61 square miles.

Population density: 410 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Samburg

  • High school or higher: 56.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Samburg town

  • Never married: 18.8%
  • Now married: 50.3%
  • Separated: 4.7%
  • Widowed: 5.8%
  • Divorced: 20.4%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
Tennessee:  2.8%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in May 2009.

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

Samburg:  0.5% ($247)
Tennessee:  0.8% ($715)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, TN (59.6 miles , pop. 59,643).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (94.0 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (388.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Hornbeak, TN (2.1 miles ), Tiptonville, TN (2.6 miles ), Dixie, TN (2.9 miles ), Elbridge-Cloverdale, TN (3.2 miles ), Ridgely, TN (3.3 miles ), Troy, TN (3.4 miles ), Obion, TN (3.5 miles ), Woodland Mills, TN (3.9 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1997: 0 buildings

Latitude: 36.38 N, Longitude: 89.35 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 731

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Population change in the 1990s: -148 (-36.3%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (25%)
  • Public administration (16%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (13%)
  • Food (10%)
  • Metal and metal products (10%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (7%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Accommodation and food services (35%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (21%)
  • Public administration (18%)
  • Finance and insurance (9%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (9%)
  • Metal and metal products (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (15%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (10%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Electricians (8%)
  • Religious workers (7%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Food processing workers (7%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (21%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (15%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (15%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
  • Judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers (6%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (6%)



Average climate in Samburg, Tennessee

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Samburg-area historical tornado activity is above Tennessee state average. It is 164% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/21/1952, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.9 miles away from the Samburg town center killed 4 people and injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 3/1/1997, a category 4 tornado 20.4 miles away from the town center injured 15 people and caused $2 million in damages.


Samburg-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Tennessee state average. It is 125% 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 29.1 miles away from Samburg 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 55.4 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 74.9 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 34.8 miles away from Samburg center
On 9/29/1987 at 00:04:56, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 36.6 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 01:00:11, a magnitude 4.5 (4.1 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 82.6 miles away from Samburg center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Samburg:
  • BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL UNION CITY (about 16 miles; UNION CITY, TN)
  • PARKWAY REGIONAL HOSP (about 19 miles; FULTON, KY)
  • METHODIST HEALTHCARE DYERSBURG HOSPITA (about 25 miles; DYERSBURG, TN)

Political contributions by individuals in Samburg, TN

Amtrak station near Samburg:
  • 20 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 Samburg:
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE-MARTIN (about 35 miles; MARTIN, TN; Full-time enrollment: 5,131)
  • UNION UNIVERSITY (about 57 miles; JACKSON, TN; FT enrollment: 2,144)
  • JACKSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 62 miles; JACKSON, TN; FT enrollment: 2,534)
  • MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 63 miles; MURRAY, KY; FT enrollment: 7,676)
  • SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 67 miles; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; FT enrollment: 7,227)
  • ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 83 miles; STATE UNIVERSITY, AR; FT enrollment: 8,696)
  • SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MACON CAMPUS (about 88 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 6,979)

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

Percentage of family households:
This town:  67.3%
Whole state:  69.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  9.6%
Whole state:  4.2%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  13.4%
Whole state:  13.5%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  7.3%
Whole state:  5.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Samburg, TN



Samburg compared to Tennessee state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Samburg travel time to work


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2004 Presidential Election results in Obion County Tennessee:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (63%)
  • Electricity (29%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (6%)
  • No fuel used (2%)


Religion statistics for Samburg

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 68.17%
Here68.2%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristCumberland Presbyterian ChurchAssemblies of God
Adherents57.8%15.2%10.0%6.0%3.0%
Congregations24.6%21.9%22.8%13.2%5.3%
NameCatholic ChurchChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)Lutheran ChurchOther
Adherents2.4%2.0%0.9%0.8%1.9%
Congregations0.9%2.6%0.9%0.9%7.0%
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.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$3,022
Other and Unallocable 2$6,803$40,8181$75
Totals for Government 2$6,803$40,8189$3,097



5.79% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,828 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.79%
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 Weakley County, TN  0.95% ($28,373 average AGI)
from Fulton County, KY  0.71% ($29,683)
from Dyer County, TN  0.63% ($30,082)


6.33% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,174 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.33%
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 Weakley County, TN  0.96% ($24,153 average AGI)
to Dyer County, TN  0.70% ($28,568)
to Fulton County, KY  0.43% ($21,320)


Strongest AM radio stations in Samburg:
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • 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.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • KRHW (1520 AM; 5 kW; SIKESTON, MO)
  • KLCN (910 AM; 5 kW; BLYTHEVILLE, AR; Owner: SUDBURY SERVICES, INC.)
  • WENK (1240 AM; 1 kW; UNION CITY, TN; Owner: WENK OF UNION CITY, 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.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Samburg:
  • WASL (100.1 FM; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: DR PEPPER PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING CO.)
  • WKNQ (90.7 FM; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: MID-SOUTH PUBLIC COMMS. FOUNDATION)
  • KTMO (106.5 FM; NEW MADRID, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WQAK (105.7 FM; UNION CITY, TN; Owner: TWIN STATES BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W205BN (88.9 FM; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WJZN (98.9 FM; MUNFORD, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCRV-FM (105.1 FM; CARUTHERSVILLE, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WLSQ-FM (94.3 FM; DYER, TN; Owner: F. DARRELL BOYD)
  • WYVY (104.9 FM; UNION CITY, TN; Owner: TWIN STATES BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWKF (99.3 FM; FULTON, KY; Owner: WENK OF UNION CITY, INC.)
  • W202BG (88.3 FM; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Samburg:
  • WUWT-CA (Channel 9; UNION CITY, TN; Owner: JOSEPH H. HARPOLE, SR.)
  • WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WDYR-CA (Channel 33; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • WJKT (Channel 16; JACKSON, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)


Samburg fatal accident list:
Jul 18, 1987 07:30 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 2
Apr 28, 1978 04:00 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 4 meters (13ft)
Total costs: $1,057,000
Total average daily traffic: 1,340
Total average daily truck traffic: 134
Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic: 2,144

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • 3.7 Km. Ssw Of, Structure height: 95.4 m, Call Sign: KNKQ263
    Assigned Frequencies : 880.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 846.510 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/28/2001, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011, Certifier: Thomas F Riley
    Registrant: Rini Coran, Pc, 1615 L Street, Nw Suite 1325, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 955-5516, Fax: (202) 296-2014, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • 9.1mi Ne, Type: Tower, Structure height: 88 m, Overall height: 88 m, , Licensee ID: L00284833
    Registrant: Waterway Communications System Inc, 453 East Park Place, Jeffersonville, IN 47130, Phone: (812) 288-1693
  • Edward G Roach, 5964 Dog Branch Hollow, Type: Tower, Structure height: 98 m, Overall height: 97.5 m
    Registrant: Sba Towers, Inc., 5900 Broken Sound Pkwy Nw, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Phone: (561) 995-7670, Email:

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 1
  • Station 18 9.1 Mi Ne, Type: Tower, Call Sign: WHG717
    Assigned Frequencies : 217.012 MHz, 217.512 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/02/2003, Expiration Date: 12/10/2012, Certifier: Sandra M Depriest
    Registrant: Dennis C Brown, 8124 Cooke Court, Suite 201, Manassas, VA 20109-7406, Phone: (703) 365-9436, Fax: (703) 365-9456, Email:


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 8

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