Races in Hardeman County, Tennessee:

Average household size:

Estimated median household income in 2009: $33,406 ($29,111 in 1999)

Median contract rent in 2009 for apartments: $350 (lower quartile is $254, upper quartile is $448)


Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $90,394 (it was $57,400 in 2000) Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $56,802 - $156,358

Mean price in 2009:

Detached houses: $130,439

Here:	$130,439
State:	$188,484

Townhouses or other attached units: $107,234

Here:	$107,234
State:	$164,698

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $41,442

Here:	$41,442
State:	$140,531

Mobile homes: $53,260

Here:	$53,260
State:	$44,109

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $29,385

Here:	$29,385
State:	$46,838

Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,081
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $245

Institutionalized population: 3,764

Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

• Murders: 1
• Rapes: 2
• Robberies: 7
• Assaults: 81
• Burglaries: 170
• Thefts: 170
• Auto thefts: 51

Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

• Murders: 2
• Rapes: 8
• Robberies: 3
• Assaults: 91
• Burglaries: 166
• Thefts: 193
• Auto thefts: 51

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $530 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $496 (0.6%)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 19.3%
(15.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 24.8% for Black residents, 17.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 25.0% for American Indian residents, 70.5% for other race residents, 2.6% for two or more races residents)
Median age of residents in 2010: 39 years old
(Males: 37 years old, Females: 42 years old)
(Median age for: White residents: 44 years old, Black residents: 33 years old, American Indian residents: 40 years old, Asian residents: 34 years old, Hispanic or Latino residents: 28 years old, Other race residents: 24 years old)

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:

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

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Hardeman County is $412 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $460 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $623 a month.

Cities in this county include: Bolivar, Whiteville, Middleton, Toone, Hornsby, Grand Junction, Hickory Valley, Saulsbury, Silerton.

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

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Notable locations in this county outside city limits: Notable locations in Hardeman County: Todd Siding (A), Old Ferry Landing (B), Chickasaw Fire Tower (C), Grand Valley Fire Department (D), Silerton Volunteer Fire Department (E), Hardeman county Courthouse (F). Display/hide their locations on the map Churches in Hardeman County include: Little Hatchie Church (A), Forrest Hill Church (B), Simons Chapel (C), Skipper Springs Church (D), Porters Creek Church (E), Powells Chapel (F), Prospect Church (G), Messiah’s Spiritual Body Church (H), Spring Chapel (I). Display/hide their locations on the map Cemeteries: Salem Cemetery (1), Sammons Cemetery (2), Sandy Springs Cemetery (3), Sasser Cemetery (4), Saulsbury Cemetery (5), Tate Cemetery (6), Scott Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Round Pond (A), Pipkin Lake (B), Pirtle Pond (C), Beaver Pond (D), Brushy Pond (E), Jack Pond (F), Brush Lake (G), Little Pigeon Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map Streams, rivers, and creeks: Magbee Branch (A), Little Hatchie Creek (B), Lee Creek (C), Lane Branch (D), Lacy Creek (E), Kellyham Branch (F), Hudson Branch (G), Hickory Creek (H), Hardcastle Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map Park in Hardeman County: Chickasaw State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Neighboring counties: Alcorn County, Mississippi , Benton County, Mississippi , Chester County , Fayette County , Haywood County , McNairy County , Madison County , Tippah County, Mississippi .

Current college students: 607
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 66.7%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 7.8%

Number of foreign born residents: 200 (40% naturalized citizens)

Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.4 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 65.3%

Housing units in structures:

• One, detached: 7,525
• One, attached: 123
• Two: 274
• 3 or 4: 167
• 5 to 9: 105
• 10 to 19: 80
• 20 or more: 61
• Mobile homes: 2,335
• Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 24

Housing units in Hardeman County with a mortgage: 2,785 (243 second mortgage, 70 home equity loan, 4 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 1,752

Religion statistics:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 43.49%

Here		43.5%
USA		50.2%

Total adherents: 12,223
Total congregations: 62

Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

Name	Southern Baptist Convention	United Methodist Church	Churches of Christ	Episcopal Church	Catholic Church
Adherents	9,755 (79.8%)	1,169 (9.6%)	882 (7.2%)	126 (1.0%)	84 (0.7%)
Congregations	33 (53.2%)	9 (14.5%)	11 (17.7%)	1 (1.6%)	1 (1.6%)

Name	Cumberland Presbyterian Church	Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)	Assemblies of God	Presbyterian Church (USA)	Other
Adherents	76 (0.6%)	58 (0.5%)	48 (0.4%)	23 (0.2%)	2 (0.0%)
Congregations	1 (1.6%)	1 (1.6%)	1 (1.6%)	1 (1.6%)	3 (4.8%)

Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Hardeman County - Bolivar, Whiteville, Middleton, Toone, Hornsby

Food Environment Statistics:

Agriculture in Hardeman County:

Average size of farms: 255 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $21,249
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $210.47
The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 7.87%
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 22.96%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $23,315
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 30.45%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 0.51%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $75,715
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 94.35%
Average age of principal farm operators: 58 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 8.81
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 0.04%
Corn for grain: 6244 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 1918 harvested acres
Upland cotton: 12617 harvested acres
Soybeans for beans: 8909 harvested acres
Vegetables: 463 harvested acres

Tornado activity:

Hardeman County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is near Tennessee state average. It is 1.8 times above overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 40 fatalities and 169 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 3/21/1952, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado killed 38 people and injured 157 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Hardeman County-area historical earthquake activity is below Tennessee state average. It is 75% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 80.8 miles away from the county 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 70.5 miles away from the county center
On 3/25/1976 at 01:00:11, a magnitude 4.5 (4.1 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 88.2 miles away from the county center
On 11/29/1996 at 05:41:33, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 LG, 4.1 LG, Depth: 12.6 mi) earthquake occurred 72.0 miles away from Hardeman County center
On 5/1/2005 at 12:37:32, a magnitude 4.2 (4.1 MB, 4.2 MW, Depth: 6.0 mi) earthquake occurred 78.1 miles away from the county center
On 2/10/2005 at 14:04:54, a magnitude 4.1 (3.9 MB, 4.1 MW, Depth: 9.5 mi) earthquake occurred 80.4 miles away from the county center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Most recent natural disasters:

• Tennessee Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-Line Winds, and Tornadoes, Incident Period: April 30, 2010 to May 18, 2010, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1909): May 4, 2010, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1909, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood, Wind
• Tennessee Hurricane Katrina Evacuation, Incident Period: August 29, 2005 to October 1, 2005, Emergency Declared (EM-3217): September 5, 2005, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3217, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
• Tennessee Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding, Incident Period: May 4, 2003 to May 30, 2003, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1464): May 8, 2003, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1464, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
• Tennessee Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding, Incident Period: May 5, 1999 to May 19, 1999, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1275): May 12, 1999, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1275, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
• Tennessee Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and High Winds, Incident Period: January 17, 1999 to February 1, 1999, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1262): January 19, 1999, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1262, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Wind
• Tennessee Severe Storms/Flooding, Incident Period: February 28, 1997 to March 24, 1997, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1167): March 7, 1997, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1167, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
• Tennessee Ice Storm, Severe Winter Storm, Flash Flooding, Incident Period: February 9, 1994 to February 11, 1994, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1010): February 28, 1994, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1010, Natural disaster type: Ice Storm, Winter Storm, Flash Flood
• Tennessee SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, Incident Period: March 22, 1975, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-459): March 22, 1975, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-459, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood

The number of natural disasters in Hardeman County (8) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 1





Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $33,398.

5.15% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,449 average adjusted gross income)

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
3.31% relocated from other counties in Tennessee ($20,442 average AGI)
1.83% relocated from other states ($10,007 average AGI)

Hardeman County:	1.83%
Tennessee average:	3.80%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:

5.33% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,343 average adjusted gross income)

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
3.94% relocated to other counties in Tennessee ($21,139 average AGI)
1.39% relocated to other states ($6,205 average AGI)

Hardeman County:	1.39%
Tennessee average:	2.97%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 14.0
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 12.1

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 10.5
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 10.3

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 15.5
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 15.7

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 4,620 (3,448 aged, 1,172 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 16%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 10%

Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 3.55
Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 3451.210
Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 131.370
Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 38993.04

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1175.010
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1033.010
Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 3.55

Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 24.1
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 42.6

Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 3.55

EPA green book nonattainment status in 2004-2006: 1
Crimes per 100,000 population in 1996: 1

Suicides per 1,000,000 population from 2000 to 2006: 158.5. This is more than state average.

Household type by relationship:

Households: 23,428

• In family households: 20,083 (3,943 male householders, 2,473 female householders)

  4,177 spouses, 6,795 children (6,194 natural, 182 adopted, 419 stepchildren), 1,210 grandchildren, 292 brothers or sisters, 194 parents, 359 other relatives, 511 non-relatives

• In nonfamily households: 3,345 (1,363 male householders (1,144 living alone)), 1,522 female householders (1,374 living alone)), 460 nonrelatives
• In group quarters: 3,825 (3,764 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 2,834 2-persons, 1,512 3-persons, 1,120 4-persons, 600 5-persons, 205 6-persons, 145 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 2,518 1-person, 305 2-persons, 44 3-persons, 9 4-persons, 6 5-persons, 2 6-persons, 1 7-or-more-persons.

95.6% of residents of Hardeman County speak English at home.
2.0% of residents speak Spanish at home (79% speak English very well, 14% speak English well, 7% speak English not well).
1.4% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (82% speak English very well, 17% speak English well, 1% speak English not well).
0.6% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (52% speak English very well, 48% speak English well, 1% speak English not well).
0.4% of residents speak other language at home (100% speak English very well).

In fiscal year 2004:

Federal Government expenditure: $211,347,000 ($7504 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $20,968,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $69,625,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $43,741,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $3,338,000
Federal grants: $72,800,000
Federal procurement contracts: $16,218,000 ($15,237,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $5,626,000 ($2,070,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $570,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $4,257,000
Federal Government insurance: $5,438,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:

Births: 1,806

Deaths: 1,523

Net international migration: +24

Net internal migration: -209

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 2.65 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:

Median number of rooms in apartments:

59% of Hardeman County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 47% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 38% lived in Tennessee.

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

• This state: 20744
• Northeast: 251
• Midwest: 3590
• South: 2828
• West: 386

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $52,000

Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 3%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2%

Private vs. public school enrollment:

Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 159

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 261

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 95

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in 2006:

• Total number of recipients: 1,510
• Number of aged recipients: 144
• Number of blind and disabled recipients: 1,366
• Number of recipients under 18: 242
• Number of recipients between 18 and 64: 936
• Number of recipients older than 64: 332
• Number of recipients also receiving OASDI: 561
• Amount of payments (thousands of dollars): 671

Most common first names in Hardeman County, TN among deceased individuals
Name	Count	Lived (average)
James	300	71.6 years
Mary	230	78.7 years
John	214	74.9 years
William	209	73.9 years
Robert	173	70.9 years
Willie	125	72.6 years
George	83	74.6 years
Thomas	79	73.8 years
Annie	67	79.0 years
Joe	61	74.1 years

Most common last names in Hardeman County, TN among deceased individuals
Last name	Count	Lived (average)
Jones	134	72.9 years
Smith	112	77.3 years
Woods	85	69.2 years
Cox	73	78.2 years
Brown	72	71.9 years
Williams	70	72.4 years
Harris	67	76.7 years
Johnson	61	77.8 years
Howell	60	75.1 years
Taylor	58	73.6 years

Businesses in Hardeman County, TN
Name	Count		Name	Count
AT&T	1		Pizza Hut	1
AutoZone	1		RadioShack	1
Burger King	1		SONIC Drive-In	1
Domino's Pizza	1		Subway	2
FedEx	1		Super 8	1
H&R Block	1		Taco Bell	1
KFC	1		U-Haul	1
La-Z-Boy	1		UPS	1
Lane Furniture	1		Walmart	1
McDonald's	1

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Hardeman County on our top lists:

• #83 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005"
• #96 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Evangelical Denominations adherents"

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