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Putnam County
  • County in Tennessee
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Putnam County

    Report Card

    grade B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade A minus
    2. Housing
      grade B
    3. Nightlife
      grade B+
    4. Good for Families
      grade B+
    5. Diversity
      grade B minus
    6. Jobs
      grade B minus
    7. Weather
      grade B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      grade B+
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade B+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade B
    11. Commute
      grade B minus

    Putnam County is located in Tennessee with a population of 78,955. In Putnam County, most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Putnam County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Putnam County are highly rated.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $172,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $779
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      38%
    • Own
      62%
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    Putnam County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      291.8
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      7.2
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      45.8
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      38.6
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      793.5
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      3,386.2
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      364.2
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      14%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      35%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      national  11%

    Working in Putnam County

    Jobs
    grade B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $49,228
    National
    $69,021

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