U.S. Cities - City-Data Homepage  
Summertown, Tennessee forum City-Data.com Homepage

Summertown, Tennessee



Jump to a detailed profile or search
site with Google Custom Search

Back to Summertown, TN housing info, Lawrence County, Tennessee, TN smaller cities, TN small cities, All Cities.


We are giving away $1200 in prizes - enter simply by sending us your own city pictures!

  • OSM Map
  • General Map
  • Google Map
  • MSN Map

Lawrence County

Population in July 2007: 3,634.
Males: 1,814  (49.9%)
Females: 1,820  (50.1%)

Median resident age:  34.1 years
Tennessee median age:  35.9 years

Zip code: 38483

Estimated median household income in 2009: $36,905 (it was $32,482 in 2000)
Summertown:

$36,905
Tennessee:

$41,725
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $15,368

Summertown CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $96,692 (it was $73,200 in 2000)
Summertown:

$96,692
Tennessee:

$137,300
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $124,218; Detached houses: $150,191; Townhouses or other attached units: $373,311; Mobile homes: $51,984; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $74,662
Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip code 38483

Summertown, TN residents, houses, and apartments details

Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for: near:  
Summertown races chart
  • White alone - 3,473 (97.8%)
  • Hispanic - 36 (1.0%)
  • American Indian alone - 14 (0.4%)
  • Two or more races - 14 (0.4%)
  • Black alone - 11 (0.3%)
  • Asian alone - 4 (0.1%)

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


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Summertown: 80.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 62.9 square miles.

Population density: 58 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).



Home Value Estimate
Address:
 Unit (optional):
City
 State
 Zip


Recent Home Sales
Address:
City
State
Zip
Min Price (optional)

Max Price (optional)
Prioritization:



Summertown, Tennessee map

For population 25 years and over in Summertown:

  • High school or higher: 68.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.7%
  • Unemployed: 6.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Summertown CCD:

  • Never married: 16.1%
  • Now married: 66.9%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 7.0%
  • Divorced: 9.9%

0 residents are foreign born

This place:  0.0%
Tennessee:  2.8%



According to our research of Tennessee and other state lists there were 14 registered sex offenders living in Summertown, Tennessee as of June 19, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Summertown to the number of sex offenders is 260 to 1.


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

Summertown CCD:  0.6% ($434)
Tennessee:  0.8% ($715)
Summertown satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Metropolitan Government, TN (59.5 miles , pop. 569,891).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (444.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Ethridge, TN (2.7 miles ), East Lewis, TN (3.1 miles ), Upper Big Bigby, TN (3.1 miles ), Mount Pleasant, TN (3.3 miles ), Lawrenceburg, TN (3.5 miles ), Deerfield, TN (3.6 miles ), Poplar Top, TN (3.9 miles ), Hohenwald, TN (4.0 miles ).

Latitude: 35.42 N, Longitude: 87.32 W

Area code: 931

Summertown household income distribution Summertown home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

11.2%
Tennessee:

8.3%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (20%)
  • Transportation equipment (12%)
  • Machinery (6%)
  • Wood products (5%)
  • Metal and metal products (4%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4%)
  • Health care (27%)
  • Food and beverage stores (8%)
  • Transportation equipment (8%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Apparel (4%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (4%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (11%)
  • Cashiers (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Child care workers (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4%)

Work and jobs in Summertown: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Summertown, Tennessee

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Summertown, Tennessee average temperatures Summertown, Tennessee average precipitation
 
Summertown, Tennessee humidity		  
Summertown, Tennessee wind speed
 
Summertown, Tennessee snowfall		  
Summertown, Tennessee sunshine
 
Summertown, Tennessee clear and cloudy days		  

Back to the top

Tornado activity:

Summertown-area historical tornado activity is above Tennessee state average. It is 185% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/16/1998, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 25.4 miles away from the Summertown place center killed 3 people and injured 36 people and caused $13 million in damages.

On 5/18/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.0 miles away from the place center killed 3 people and injured 32 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Summertown-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Tennessee state average. It is 95% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/8/2001 at 01:08:21, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 77.4 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1994 at 09:12:02, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 85.2 miles away from Summertown center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lawrence County (14) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 7, Floods: 6, Tornadoes: 5, Heavy Rains: 2, Winds: 2, Floods: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Flash Flood: 1, Snowfall: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Birthplace of: Asa Dotzler - Software developer, Kyle Downes - Actor.


Hospitals/medical centers near Summertown:

  • CROCKETT HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 12 miles away; LAWRENCEBURG, TN)
  • MAURY REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 22 miles away; COLUMBIA, TN)
  • HILLSIDE HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 23 miles away; PULASKI, TN)

Political contributions by individuals in Summertown, TN

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Summertown:

  • Columbia State Community College (about 19 miles; Columbia, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,622)
  • University of North Alabama (about 48 miles; Florence, AL; FT enrollment: 5,338)
  • Northwest Shoals Community College-Muscle Shoals (about 53 miles; Muscle Shoals, AL; FT enrollment: 2,417)
  • Lipscomb University (about 56 miles; Nashville, TN; FT enrollment: 2,922)
  • Nashville State Community College (about 56 miles; Nashville, TN; FT enrollment: 3,260)
  • John C Calhoun State Community College (about 58 miles; Tanner, AL; FT enrollment: 4,995)
  • Belmont University (about 58 miles; Nashville, TN; FT enrollment: 4,540)

Public high school in Summertown:

Private high schools in Summertown:

  • THE FARM SCHOOL (Students: 22; Location: 151 SCHOOLHOUSE RD; Grades: KG - 12)
  • COVENANT ACADEMY (Students: 14; Location: 962 N BRACE RD; Grades: 1 - 12)

Public elementary/middle school in Summertown:

See full list of schools located in Summertown


Click to draw/clear place borders

Notable locations in Summertown: Henryville Volunteer Fire Department (A), Summertown Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Summertown include: Barnesville Baptist Church (A), Porter Chapel (B), Freedom Church (C), Summertown Baptist Church (D), Pleasant Garden Church (E), Baugus Chapel (F), Chapel Grove Church (G), Tabernacle Church (H), Summertown Nazarene Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Summertown Cemetery (1), Williams Cemetery (2), Brace Cemetery (3), Shrader Cemetery (4), Pleasant Garden Cemetery (5), Chapel Grove Cemetery (6), Barnesville Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Pine Lake (A), Miller Lake (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Kirk Branch (A), Water Fork (B), Hicks Branch (C), Gum Springs Branch (D), South Fork Buffalo River (E), Cater Branch (F), Carrell Branch (G), Camp Branch (H), Brushy Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Lawrence County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI  PM2.5

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 27.0. This is about average.
City:

27.0
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 8.26. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

8.26
U.S.:

9.59


Average household size:
This place:  2.7 people
Tennessee:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  67.7%
Whole state:  69.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  4.8%
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: 0.3% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

9.6%
Whole state:

13.5%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

4.4%
Whole state:

5.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Summertown, TN


Summertown compared to Tennessee 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly 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.


Back to the top

Banks with branches in Summertown (2011 data):

  • First Volunteer Bank of Tennessee: Summertown Branch at 106 Highway 20, branch established on 1972/01/03. Info updated 2008/10/30: Bank assets: $641.6 mil, Deposits: $561.9 mil, headquarters in Chattanooga, TN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 23 total offices, Holding Company: First Volunteer Corporation

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (40%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (31%)
  • Utility gas (23%)
  • Wood (5%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Lawrence County Tennessee:


2008 Presidential Election results in Lawrence County Tennessee:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Summertown (based on Lawrence County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 65.85%
Here65.8%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionChurches of ChristUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)
Adherents49.2%15.3%13.1%7.3%3.2%
Congregations27.0%25.5%19.0%2.2%3.6%
NameIndependent Free Will Baptists AssociationsOld Order AmishNational Association of Free Will BaptistsLDS (Mormon) ChurchOther
Adherents2.1%1.9%1.4%1.3%5.2%
Congregations4.4%5.8%2.2%0.7%9.5%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 9
Here:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

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

0.24 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
Lawrence County:

1.71 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 31
This county:

7.58 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.16 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 19
Lawrence County:

4.65 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

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

13.0%
State:

11.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.3%
State:

30.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

11.9%
Tennessee:

13.5%

4.47% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,543 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.47%
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 Maury County, TN  0.56% ($38,267 average AGI)
from Giles County, TN  0.36% ($20,729)
from Lauderdale County, AL  0.31% ($38,171)


4.98% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,850 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.98%
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 Maury County, TN  0.58% ($32,436 average AGI)
to Giles County, TN  0.51% ($21,348)
to Lauderdale County, AL  0.31% ($32,810)

Strongest AM radio stations in Summertown:

  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)
  • WAMB (1160 AM; 50 kW; DONELSON, TN; Owner: GREAT SOUTHERN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WNQM (1300 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WNQM. INC.)
  • WLOR (1550 AM; 50 kW; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: BCA RADIO, LLC)
  • WZNN (620 AM; 5 kW; LEXINGTON, AL; Owner: MANUEL HUERTA)
  • WLAC (1510 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMCP (1280 AM; 5 kW; COLUMBIA, TN; Owner: MAURY COUNTY BOOSTERS CORP.)
  • WXRQ (1460 AM; 1 kW; MOUNT PLEASANT, TN; Owner: NEW LIFE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WVNN (770 AM; 10 kW; ATHENS, AL; Owner: ATHENS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WDXE (1370 AM; 1 kW; LAWRENCEBURG, TN; Owner: LAKEWOOD COMMUNICATIONS LLC)
  • WNKX (1570 AM; 5 kW; CENTERVILLE, TN; Owner: HICKMAN COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Summertown:

  • W287AA (105.3 FM; LAWRENCEBURG, TN; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WLLX (97.5 FM; LAWRENCEBURG, TN; Owner: ROGER WRIGHT DBA PROSPECT COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WDXE-FM (106.7 FM; LAWRENCEBURG, TN; Owner: LAKEWOOD COMMUNICATIONS LLC)
  • WEUZ (92.1 FM; MINOR HILL, TN; Owner: BROADCAST ONE, INC.)
  • WKOM (101.7 FM; COLUMBIA, TN; Owner: MIDDLE TENN. BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WRLT (100.1 FM; FRANKLIN, TN; Owner: TUNED-IN BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WFCM-FM (91.7 FM; MURFREESBORO, TN; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WAWI (89.7 FM; LAWRENCEBURG, TN; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WAUO (90.7 FM; HOHENWALD, TN; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WMSR-FM (94.9 FM; COLLINWOOD, TN; Owner: OHIO BROADCAST ASSOCIATES)
  • WUTZ (88.3 FM; SUMMERTOWN, TN; Owner: RADIO FREE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W209AT (89.7 FM; HOHENWALD, TN; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WKSR-FM (98.3 FM; PULASKI, TN; Owner: PULASKI BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W263AR (100.5 FM; LAWRENCEBURG, TN; Owner: PROSPECT COMMUNICATIONS)
  • W264AD (100.7 FM; COLUMBIA, TN; Owner: WEATHER RADIO ASSOCIATE)

TV broadcast stations around Summertown:

  • W10BV (Channel 10; LAWRENCEBURG, TN; Owner: ETC COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WNAB (Channel 58; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: NASHVILLE LICENSE HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Summertown)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Off Hwy 20 At Maury Co & Lawrence Co Ln (Lat: 35.440361 Lon: -87.290000), Structure height: 5 m, Call Sign: WNVT591, Licensee ID: L00113770
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.750 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/22/2001, Expiration Date: 03/19/2011
    Registrant: City Of Lawrenceburg, 233 W. Gaines St, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464, Phone: (931) 762-0464, Fax: (931) 762-8753, Email:
  • Lat: 35.479250 Lon: -87.330000, Call Sign: KNBL520, Licensee ID: L00128543
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.680 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/12/2002, Expiration Date: 11/05/2011
    Registrant: The Foundation, 100 The Farm, Summertown, TN 38483, Phone: (931) 964-3895, Fax: (931) 964-3564, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • NASH-SUM, 154 Old Hwy 43 (Lat: 35.420056 Lon: -87.277222), Overall height: 125 m, Call Sign: WPJC717
    Assigned Frequencies: 2118.40 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/13/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 06/11/2003, Certifier: Kellye E Abernathy
    Registrant: Bellsouth Personal Communications, LLC, 17330 Preston Rd. Suite 100a, Dallas, TX 75252, Phone: (972) 733-2000, Fax: (972) 733-8141
  • SUMMERTOWN, Lat: 35.437306 Lon: -87.306333, Call Sign: WQKN981
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.381 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/29/2009, Expiration Date: 07/29/2019, Certifier: Michelle Mccafferty
    Registrant: Sensus, 450 N Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown, PA 15401, Phone: (800) 638-3748, Fax: (800) 888-2403, Email:
  • CRESTVIEW, 52 Dukes Park Road (Lat: 35.422306 Lon: -87.271111), Type: Mast, Structure height: 103.6 m, Overall height: 105.1 m, Call Sign: WEG214
    Assigned Frequencies: 6820.62 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/01/2009, Expiration Date: 11/17/2019
    Registrant: State Of Tennessee Department Of Safety, 225 Ezell Pike, Nashville, TN 37217, Phone: (615) 365-1622, Fax: (615) 360-8033, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

23 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Summertown)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172H (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1451F , Serial Number: 17254946, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 09/19/1966
    Registrant (Corporation): Cloud Busters Inc, C/O K Scott Franks / Po Box 192, Summertown, TN 38483
  • Aircraft: COX MINIPLANE C-1 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 86 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 16C , Serial Number: 52877, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 01/02/1992
    Registrant (Individual): James W Coffman, 100 Lakeview Dr, Summertown, TN 38483
  • Aircraft: INFINITY POWER PARACHUTES 2007 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582DCDI (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 308SC , Serial Number: IPP7-344, Year manufactured: 2007, Airworthiness Date: 01/22/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Steve L Shirley, 155 Hannah Rd, Summertown, TN 38483
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7752X , Serial Number: 17248252, Year manufactured: 1961, Airworthiness Date: 01/21/1961
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, 124 Barrier Rd, Summertown, TN 38483


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 55
  • Hazardous Condition: 30
  • Good Intent Call: 7

Incident types - Summertown


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Summertown, TN

Businesses in Summertown, TN

  • SONIC Drive-In: 1

Back to Summertown, TN housing info, Lawrence County, Tennessee, TN smaller cities, TN small cities, All Cities.

 

Back to the top


Recent home sales, price trends, and home value evaluator powered by Onboard Informatics
© 2012 Onboard Informatics. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
 
City-data.com does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of any information on this site.  Use at your own risk.
Website © 2003-2012 Advameg, Inc.