Newbern, Tennessee

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Population in 2022: 3,276 (93% urban, 7% rural).
Population change since 2000: +9.6%
 
Males: 1,532  (46.8%)
Females: 1,744  (53.2%)
Median resident age:

33.6 years
Tennessee median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 38059.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $45,374 (it was $28,262 in 2000)
Newbern:

$45,374
TN:

$65,254

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,528 (it was $15,575 in 2000)

Newbern town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $120,988 (it was $64,400 in 2000)
Newbern:

$120,988
TN:

$284,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $223,070; detached houses: $223,339; townhouses or other attached units: $343,600; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $514,806; mobile homes: $142,455

Median gross rent in 2022: $812.

March 2022 cost of living index in Newbern: 77.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 17.4%
(16.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 9.9% for Black residents, 11.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 37.7% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Newbern, TN (2022)
    • 2,53374.9%White alone
    • 45413.4%Black alone
    • 2286.7%Hispanic
    • 1414.2%Two or more races
    • 260.8%Asian alone

Races in Newbern 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 Newbern, Tennessee as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Newbern is 370 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


Crime rates in Newbern by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(29.9)
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
(30.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
1
(31.7)
2
(60.4)
0
(0.0)
1
(30.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(29.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(29.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(30.0)
1
(30.2)
2
(60.8)
1
(31.0)
2
(60.7)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(30.2)
3
(89.7)
1
(30.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(59.9)
1
(30.4)
3
(90.0)
1
(30.2)
1
(30.4)
0
(0.0)
1
(30.3)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
21
(665.0)
14
(422.6)
18
(538.4)
16
(480.6)
26
(780.3)
19
(568.4)
20
(601.1)
25
(748.3)
27
(821.2)
9
(269.9)
9
(271.7)
18
(547.3)
13
(403.5)
11
(333.7)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
27
(855.0)
25
(754.6)
34
(1,017)
38
(1,141)
24
(720.3)
19
(568.4)
25
(751.4)
18
(538.8)
28
(851.6)
5
(150.0)
12
(362.3)
10
(304.0)
11
(341.4)
6
(182.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
70
(2,217)
60
(1,811)
86
(2,573)
53
(1,592)
67
(2,011)
53
(1,585)
60
(1,803)
70
(2,095)
46
(1,399)
63
(1,890)
42
(1,268)
55
(1,672)
59
(1,831)
53
(1,608)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
7
(221.7)
3
(90.6)
1
(29.9)
1
(30.0)
1
(30.0)
3
(89.7)
6
(180.3)
4
(119.7)
1
(30.4)
6
(180.0)
4
(120.8)
5
(152.0)
8
(248.3)
2
(60.7)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(30.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(29.9)
1
(30.1)
0
(0.0)
1
(30.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(31.0)
1
(30.3)
City-Data.com crime index324.6274.4370.9275.2289.3248.0259.4322.7291.4205.5173.3328.4222.5206.3

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Newbern, TN

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 11 (11 officers - 10 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.41
Tennessee average:

2.57
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Ancestries: American (15.8%), German (8.8%), Irish (8.5%), English (5.1%), French (1.2%), Norwegian (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1858

Elevation: 376 feet

Land area: 4.78 square miles.

Population density: 686 people per square mile   (low).

Newbern, Tennessee map

82 residents are foreign born (1.6% Latin America, 0.8% Asia).

This town:

2.4%
Tennessee:

5.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Newbern town:

0.8% ($493)
Tennessee:

0.8% ($715)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, TN (41.8 miles , pop. 59,643).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (79.6 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (405.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Ro Ellen, TN (2.5 miles ),
Trimble, TN (2.7 miles ),
Dyersburg, TN (2.9 miles ),
Yorkville, TN (2.9 miles ),
Elbridge-Cloverdale, TN (3.0 miles ),
Obion, TN (3.3 miles ),
Fowlkes, TN (3.5 miles ),
Mississippi-Obion, TN (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 36.12 N, Longitude: 89.27 W

Area code: 731

Distribution of median household income in Newbern, TN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Newbern, TN in 2022
Newbern satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2018: 4 buildings, average cost: $141,900
  • 2017: 4 buildings, average cost: $141,900
  • 2016: 15 buildings, average cost: $109,800
  • 2015: 12 buildings, average cost: $109,800
  • 2014: 11 buildings, average cost: $109,800
  • 2013: 12 buildings, average cost: $109,800
  • 2012: 10 buildings, average cost: $109,800
  • 2011: 10 buildings, average cost: $109,800
  • 2010: 7 buildings, average cost: $95,400
  • 2009: 8 buildings, average cost: $95,400
  • 2008: 12 buildings, average cost: $95,400
  • 2007: 19 buildings, average cost: $95,400
  • 2006: 22 buildings, average cost: $95,400
  • 2005: 17 buildings, average cost: $88,800
  • 2004: 13 buildings, average cost: $93,000
  • 2003: 18 buildings, average cost: $70,400
  • 2002: 10 buildings, average cost: $89,000
  • 2001: 10 buildings, average cost: $69,400
  • 2000: 15 buildings, average cost: $73,800
  • 1999: 24 buildings, average cost: $80,100
  • 1998: 14 buildings, average cost: $72,400
  • 1997: 19 buildings, average cost: $46,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Newbern, TN residents
Average permit cost in Newbern, TN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.5%
Tennessee:

3.0%
Historical population in Newbern, TN
Historical housing units in Newbern, TN

Population change in the 1990s: +73 (+2.5%).
Most common industries in Newbern, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (7.9%)
  • Construction (7.3%)
  • Health care (6.8%)
  • Printing & related support activities (6.1%)
  • Food (5.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.2%)
  • Printing & related support activities (6.7%)
  • Food (6.2%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.5%)
  • Utilities (4.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.3%)
  • Truck transportation (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (13.9%)
  • Educational services (13.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.5%)
  • Printing & related support activities (5.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.7%)
  • Food (3.5%)
Most common occupations in Newbern, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Registered nurses (4.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)

Average climate in Newbern, Tennessee

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Newbern, 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 2022 was 61.7. This is about average.

City:

61.7
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2003 was 3.30. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.30
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2003 was 1.35. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.35
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2003 was 34.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 0.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

34.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.65. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.65
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Newbern-area historical tornado activity is above Tennessee state average. It is 105% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/21/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 1.1 miles away from the Newbern 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 F4 tornado 4.9 miles away from the town center injured 15 people and caused $2 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Newbern-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Tennessee state average. It is 383% 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 43.7 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 68.0 miles away from Newbern 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 74.2 miles away from Newbern 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 178.5 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 29.0 miles away from Newbern center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 178.5 miles away from Newbern 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 Dyer County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Flash Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Newbern topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Newbern:

  • METHODIST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE HLTH SRV (Hospital, about 8 miles away; DYERSBURG, TN)
  • OAKWOOD COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; DYERSBURG, TN)
  • DYERSBURG MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; DYERSBURG, TN)
  • DYERSBURG REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; DYERSBURG, TN)
  • HIGHLANDS OF DYERSBURG HEALTH AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; DYERSBURG, TN)
  • DYERSBURG DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; DYERSBURG, TN)
  • PROFESSIONAL HOME HEALTH AND HOSPIC SVCE (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; DYERSBURG, TN)

Amtrak station:

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

College/University in Newbern:

  • Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Newbern (Full-time enrollment: 282; Location: 340 Washington St; Public; Website: www.tcatnewbern.edu)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Newbern:

  • Dyersburg State Community College (about 9 miles; Dyersburg, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,211)
  • The University of Tennessee-Martin (about 28 miles; Martin, TN; FT enrollment: 7,013)
  • Union University (about 39 miles; Jackson, TN; FT enrollment: 4,051)
  • Bethel University (about 43 miles; McKenzie, TN; FT enrollment: 5,878)
  • Jackson State Community College (about 43 miles; Jackson, TN; FT enrollment: 2,958)
  • Murray State University (about 63 miles; Murray, KY; FT enrollment: 8,930)
  • West Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 74 miles; Paducah, KY; FT enrollment: 4,107)

Public high school in Newbern:

Public elementary/middle schools in Newbern:

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Library in Newbern:

  • NEWBERN CITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $97,776; Location: 220 E. MAIN STREET; 21,059 books; 1,918 audio materials; 803 video materials; 32 state licensed databases; 93 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Newbern: Newbern Volunteer Fire Department (A), Newbern City Library (B), Newbern City Hall (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Newbern: Newbern First Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Fairview Cemetery (1), Poplar Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Newbern include: Newbern City Park (1), Oakview Recreation Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: William R. Lucas - Soilder, Gladys McConnell - Film actor, Brian Fisk - College basketball player (Lipscomb Bisons).

Dyer 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 Newbern and their reported violations in the past:

NEWBERN WATER DEPT (Population served: 8,774, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation
HILLSHIRE BRANDS COMPANY (Population served: 750, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This town:

2.6 people
Tennessee:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

69.1%
Whole state:

67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.6%
Whole state:

5.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
6 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
8 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

Banks with branches in Newbern (2011 data):

  • Security Bank: at 602 West Main Street, branch established on 1931/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $166.6 mil, Deposits: $137.1 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Security Bancorp Of Tennessee, Inc.
  • First Citizens National Bank: Newbern Branch at 104 South Monroe Street, branch established on 1969/03/10. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $1,053.2 mil, Deposits: $856.0 mil, headquarters in Dyersburg, TN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 19 total offices, Holding Company: First Citizens Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Newbern:

Marital status in Newbern, TN
  • Never married: 28.3%
  • Now married: 42.0%
  • Separated: 3.5%
  • Widowed: 11.2%
  • Divorced: 15.1%

For population 25 years and over in Newbern:

  • High school or higher: 87.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.8%
  • Unemployed: 6.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.0
Tennessee average:

11.4

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Newbern
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Newbern, TN (based on Dyer County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant16,83078
Mainline Protestant3,17616
Catholic8001
Black Protestant5557
Other2382
None16,736-
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: 9
Here:

2.39 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

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

0.27 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

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

0.27 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 25
Dyer County:

6.64 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.16 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 23
This county:

6.11 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

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

11.5%
Tennessee:

11.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Dyer County:

33.2%
State:

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

16.2%
Tennessee:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

46.1%
State:

49.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

40.3%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Newbern:

28.4
Tennessee:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
Newbern:

22.3%
Tennessee:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

11.1%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
Tennessee:

6.8

Overweight people:
Newbern:

31.7%
State:

33.9%

General health condition:
This city:

52.7%
Tennessee:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Newbern:

77.6%
Tennessee:

79.1%

More about Health and Nutrition of Newbern, TN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 12$56,270$56,2700$0
Financial Administration 8$38,062$57,0930$0
Water Supply 6$29,865$59,7300$0
Streets and Highways 6$24,008$48,0160$0
Electric Power 6$33,901$67,8020$0
Other and Unallocable 4$14,330$42,9900$0
Gas Supply 2$9,188$55,1280$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$4,676
Firefighters 0$0 21$3,025
Local Libraries 0$0 3$4,177
Judicial and Legal 0$0 3$797
Police - Other 0$0 5$1,807
Totals for Government 44$205,623$56,07939$14,483

Newbern government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $719,000 ($219.47)
    Central Staff Services: $433,000 ($132.17)
    Regular Highways: $320,000 ($97.68)
    Electric Utilities: $268,000 ($81.81)
    Solid Waste Management: $257,000 ($78.45)
    Gas Utilities: $254,000 ($77.53)
    Water Utilities: $231,000 ($70.51)
    General - Other: $156,000 ($47.62)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $91,000 ($27.78)
    Libraries: $65,000 ($19.84)
    Sewerage: $53,000 ($16.18)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $44,000 ($13.43)
    Financial Administration: $37,000 ($11.29)
    Parks and Recreation: $12,000 ($3.66)
    Health - Other: $10,000 ($3.05)
    Local Fire Protection: $8,000 ($2.44)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $32,000 ($9.77)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,839,000 ($866.61)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $91,000 ($27.78)

Newbern government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,423,000 ($434.37)
    Solid Waste Management: $479,000 ($146.21)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $24,000 ($7.33)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $286,000 ($87.30)
    Interest Earnings: $76,000 ($23.20)
    Fines and Forfeits: $46,000 ($14.04)
    Rents: $10,000 ($3.05)
    Donations From Private Sources: $5,000 ($1.53)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $8,070,000 ($2463.37)
    Gas Utilities: $1,522,000 ($464.59)
    Water Utilities: $1,193,000 ($364.16)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $134,000 ($40.90)
  • Tax - Property: $813,000 ($248.17)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $425,000 ($129.73)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $13,000 ($3.97)
    Public Utilities Sales: $3,000 ($0.92)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $2,000 ($0.61)

Newbern government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,556,000 ($1085.47)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,309,000 ($1010.07)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $247,000 ($75.40)
    Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $71,000 ($21.67)
    Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue: $54,000 ($16.48)
    Retired Nonguaranteed - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $17,000 ($5.19)

Newbern government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,492,000 ($760.68)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $83,000 ($25.34)
Businesses in Newbern, TN
NameCountNameCount
Baskin-Robbins1SONIC Drive-In1
McDonald's1Subway1

Strongest AM radio stations in Newbern:

  • WTRO (1450 AM; 1 kW; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: DR PEPPER PEPSI COLA BOTTLING CO.)
  • 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)
  • KLCN (910 AM; 5 kW; BLYTHEVILLE, AR; Owner: SUDBURY SERVICES, INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WDXI (1310 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, TN; Owner: LIBERTY RADIO II, INC.)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WTJS (1390 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Newbern:

  • WASL (100.1 FM; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: DR PEPPER PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING CO.)
  • W205BN (88.9 FM; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WLSQ-FM (94.3 FM; DYER, TN; Owner: F. DARRELL BOYD)
  • WKNQ (90.7 FM; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: MID-SOUTH PUBLIC COMMS. FOUNDATION)
  • W202BG (88.3 FM; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WYNU (92.3 FM; MILAN, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWYN (106.9 FM; MCKENZIE, TN; Owner: RAINBOW MEDIA, INC.)
  • WTNE-FM (97.7 FM; TRENTON, TN; Owner: GIBSON COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WAPO (90.5 FM; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WAUV (89.7 FM; RIPLEY, TN; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WWGM (93.1 FM; ALAMO, TN; Owner: GRACE BROADCASTING SERVICES, INC.)
  • WKVZ (94.9 FM; RIPLEY, TN; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KCRV-FM (105.1 FM; CARUTHERSVILLE, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)

TV broadcast stations around Newbern:

  • WDYR-CA (Channel 33; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • WJKT (Channel 16; JACKSON, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WUWT-CA (Channel 9; UNION CITY, TN; Owner: JOSEPH H. HARPOLE, SR.)
Newbern fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Newbern fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 33Number of bridges
  • 210ft / 64.4mTotal length
  • $5,523,000Total costs
  • 58,706Total average daily traffic
  • 5,348Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Newbern, TN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 41960-1969
  • 81970-1979
  • 141980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Newbern, TN

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

25 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Newbern)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • 302 East Main St (Lat: 36.113361 Lon: -89.260111), Type: Mast, Structure height: 13 m, Overall height: 15 m, Call Sign: KIW645,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.100 MHz, Grant Date: 10/28/2015, Expiration Date: 10/31/2025, Registrant: Aerowave Technologies, 601 Ferris Avenue, Waxahachie, TX 75165, Phone: (972) 938-2376, Fax: (888) 677-8858, Email:

  • Lat: 36.116750 Lon: -89.258417, Call Sign: KNIS816,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.815 MHz, Grant Date: 02/21/2024, Expiration Date: 03/09/2034, Registrant: Garedenhire License Service, 129 Mustang Creek Drive, Waxahachie, TX 75165, Phone: (972) 333-6381, Email:

  • Lat: 36.112500 Lon: -89.312500, Call Sign: WPVJ701,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.490 MHz, 160.200 MHz, Grant Date: 06/27/2002, Expiration Date: 06/27/2012, Cancellation Date: 09/01/2012, Certifier: Eric Maupin, Registrant: West Tennessee Communications, 1295 Highway 51 Bypass, Dyersburg, TN 38024, Phone: (901) 286-6275, Fax: (901) 286-6438

  • MOBILES, Lat: 36.101472 Lon: -89.199583, Call Sign: WQSD314,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.670 MHz, Grant Date: 09/04/2013, Expiration Date: 09/04/2023, Cancellation Date: 11/04/2023, Certifier: Michael W Ladd, Registrant: Aerowave Technologies, 601 Ferris Avenue, Waxahachie, TX 75165-3029, Phone: (972) 938-2376, Fax: (888) 677-8858, Email:

  • FARMS, Lat: 36.156667 Lon: -89.310833, Call Sign: WQVQ321,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.915 MHz, Grant Date: 04/14/2015, Expiration Date: 04/14/2025, Certifier: Danny Castleman, Registrant: Aerowave Technologies, 129 Mustang Creek Dr., Waxahachie, TX 75165, Phone: (214) 222-2376, Fax: (888) 677-8858, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • DY601 Newbern, 308 Jefferson St. (Lat: 36.111111 Lon: -89.261944), Type: Tower, Structure height: 59.7 m, Call Sign: WQOC321,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/09/2011, Expiration Date: 08/09/2021, Cancellation Date: 10/09/2021, Certifier: Mike Jaksich, Registrant: Lukas, Lafuria, Gutierrez & Sachs, LLP, 8300 Greensboro Drive, Suite 1200, Tysons, VA 22102, Phone: (703) 584-8678, Email:

  • DY601, 209 Parks St, (Lat: 36.111306 Lon: -89.262111), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQZZ874,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/19/2017, Expiration Date: 09/19/2027, Certifier: Mike J Jaksich, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • STATION, Capline-Obion Station, 3.0 Mi Se Of (Lat: 36.100056 Lon: -89.216722), Overall height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: KZG46,
    Assigned Frequencies: 1935.00 MHz, 1945.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/22/1994, Expiration Date: 09/22/1999, Cancellation Date: 11/27/1995, Phone: (713) 245-1303


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

38 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Newbern)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: QUAD CITY AIRCRAFT CORP CHALLENGER 1 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: HIRTH 2706 (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 7188K, N7188K, N-7188K, Serial Number: 9407, Year manufactured: 1994, Airworthiness Date: 07/17/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 06/29/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Wayne C Hulme, Po Box 99, Newbern, TN 38059
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 04/18/2018

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 47. The highest number of fire incidents - 84 took place in 2005, and the least - 0 in 2013. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Newbern, TN When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (55.1%), and Structure Fires (31.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Newbern, TN
    • 38555.1%Outside Fires
    • 21831.2%Structure Fires
    • 8211.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 142.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Newbern, TN
Most common first names in Newbern, TN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James7371.7 years
William5872.4 years
John5576.5 years
Mary5477.2 years
Robert4372.4 years
Charles2973.1 years
Joe2773.4 years
George2173.3 years
Willie2077.3 years
Thomas1969.3 years
Most common last names in Newbern, TN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Williams2973.9 years
Johnson2878.9 years
Smith2577.8 years
Moore2274.8 years
Jones1977.6 years
Anderson1873.5 years
Harris1877.4 years
Davis1870.5 years
Evans1768.6 years
Thompson1679.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Newbern, TN
  • 52.8%Electricity
  • 43.1%Utility gas
  • 2.1%Wood
  • 2.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Newbern, TN
  • 65.5%Electricity
  • 30.1%Utility gas
  • 4.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Newbern compared to Tennessee state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
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