Summitville, Tennessee

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Population in July 2007: 3,817.
Males: 1,990  (52.1%)
Females: 1,827  (47.9%)
Median resident age:

35.8 years
Tennessee median age:

35.9 years

Zip code: 37357

Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,137 (it was $37,057 in 2000)
Summitville:

$62,137
TN:

$65,254

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,274 (it was $15,982 in 2000)

Summitville CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $241,118 (it was $76,900 in 2000)
Summitville:

$241,118
TN:

$284,800
March 2022 cost of living index in Summitville: 83.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Summitville, TN (2000)
    • 3,35794.4%White alone
    • 1373.9%Hispanic
    • 260.7%Black alone
    • 170.5%Two or more races
    • 110.3%Asian alone
    • 80.2%American Indian alone

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



According to our research of Tennessee and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Summitville, Tennessee as of May 15, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Summitville is 3,817 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1175 feet

Land area: 81.7 square miles.

Population density: 47 people per square mile   (very low).

Summitville, Tennessee map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Summitville CCD:

0.7% ($544)
Tennessee:

0.8% ($715)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Murfreesboro, TN (31.5 miles , pop. 68,816).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Nashville-Davidson, TN (60.5 miles , pop. 545,524).

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

Nearest cities:

Morrison, TN (2.2 miles ),
New Union, TN (2.5 miles ),
Viola, TN (2.6 miles),
Manchester, TN (2.9 miles ),
Plateau of the Barrens, TN (3.3 miles ),
Lakewood Park, TN (3.3 miles ),
Hillsboro, TN (3.4 miles ),
Centertown, TN (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 35.56 N, Longitude: 85.97 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 931

Distribution of median household income in Summitville, TN in 2022
Summitville satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.1%
Tennessee:

3.0%
Most common industries in Summitville, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.3%)
  • Health care (9.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.6%)
  • Educational services (5.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.1%)
  • Public administration (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (10.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.5%)
  • Truck transportation (5.3%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.0%)
  • Educational services (11.2%)
  • Public administration (10.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
  • Construction (4.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.0%)
  • Machinery (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Summitville, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.3%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.2%)

Average climate in Summitville, Tennessee

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Summitville, Tennessee average temperatures Summitville, Tennessee average precipitation Summitville, Tennessee humidity Summitville, Tennessee wind speed Summitville, Tennessee snowfall Summitville, Tennessee sunshine Summitville, Tennessee clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2004 was 72.6. This is about average.

City:

72.6
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2004 was 2.46. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.46
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2004 was 1.58. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.58
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2004 was 33.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.5
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Summitville-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Tennessee state average. It is 72% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 4.2 miles away from the Summitville place center killed 16 people and injured 190 people.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.4 miles away from the place center killed 11 people and injured 121 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Summitville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Tennessee state average. It is 152% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 76.0 miles away from the city 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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 226.4 miles away from Summitville center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 76.0 miles away from Summitville center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 214.9 miles away from Summitville center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 114.3 miles away from Summitville center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 226.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Coffee County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Flash Flood: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Summitville:

  • MANCHESTER DIALYSIS CLINIC (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; MANCHESTER, TN)
  • MANCHESTER HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; MANCHESTER, TN)
  • MEDICAL CENTER OF MANCHESTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 8 miles away; MANCHESTER, TN)
  • UNITED REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 9 miles away; MANCHESTER, TN)
  • COFFEE MEDICAL CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; MANCHESTER, TN)
  • HORIZON HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; MANCHESTER, TN)
  • MANCHESTER COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; MANCHESTER, TN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Summitville:

  • Motlow State Community College (about 23 miles; Tullahoma, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,915)
  • Middle Tennessee State University (about 30 miles; Murfreesboro, TN; FT enrollment: 21,628)
  • Tennessee Technological University (about 51 miles; Cookeville, TN; FT enrollment: 9,761)
  • The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (about 52 miles; Chattanooga, TN; FT enrollment: 10,158)
  • Chattanooga State Community College (about 53 miles; Chattanooga, TN; FT enrollment: 6,827)
  • Trevecca Nazarene University (about 60 miles; Nashville, TN; FT enrollment: 2,223)
  • Lipscomb University (about 60 miles; Nashville, TN; FT enrollment: 3,827)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Summitville: Wayside (A), Ninth Model (B), Patmos Chapel (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Summitville include: Mud Creek Methodist Church (A), Summitville Baptist Church (B), Fountain Grove Church (C), Pleasant Knoll Church (D), Hickory Grove Church (E), New Hope Baptist Church (F), Mount Carmel Church (G), Summitville Methodist Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Tucker Cemetery (1), Winton Cemetery (2), Wooten Cemetery (3), Hopewell Cemetery (4), Brown Cemetery (5), Bryan Cemetery (6), Richard Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and swamps: Ivy Lake (A), Liberty Lake (B), Dick Pond (C), Grassy Pond (D), Harfords Swamp (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Liberty Creek (A), Kelsy Branch (B), Pocahontas Branch (C), Bark Camp Fork (D), Muddy Branch (E), Mud Creek (F), Sainville Branch (G), McAfee Branch (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Coffee County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
Tennessee:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

67.3%
Whole state:

69.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.0%
Whole state:

4.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

13.0%
Whole state:

13.5%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

3.3%
Whole state:

5.8%

For population 15 years and over in Summitville:

Marital status in Summitville, TN
  • Never married: 19.3%
  • Now married: 66.4%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 7.6%

For population 25 years and over in Summitville:

  • High school or higher: 70.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
  • Unemployed: 5.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.4
Tennessee average:

13.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Summitville, TN (based on Coffee County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant19,50582
Mainline Protestant5,58921
Catholic1,2452
Other8975
Black Protestant2962
None25,264-
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: 15
This county:

2.90 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Coffee County:

0.39 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

0.58 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 37
Coffee County:

7.15 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

5.16 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 45
Here:

8.70 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.56 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

13.6%
State:

11.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Coffee County:

31.0%
Tennessee:

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

15.4%
State:

13.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Summitville:

  • WMSR (1320 AM; 5 kW; MANCHESTER, TN; Owner: COFFEE COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WFLI (1070 AM; 50 kW; LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TN; Owner: WFLI, INC.)
  • WAMB (1160 AM; 50 kW; DONELSON, TN; Owner: GREAT SOUTHERN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)
  • WNQM (1300 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WNQM. INC.)
  • WLAC (1510 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLOR (1550 AM; 50 kW; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: BCA RADIO, LLC)
  • WMGC (810 AM; 5 kW; MURFREESBORO, TN; Owner: RADIO 810 NASHVILLE, LIMITED)
  • WZYX (1440 AM; 5 kW; COWAN, TN; Owner: TIMS FORD BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WAKI (1230 AM; 1 kW; MCMINNVILLE, TN; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Summitville:

  • WWTN (99.7 FM; MANCHESTER, TN; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WSGM (104.7 FM; COALMONT, TN; Owner: CUMBERLAND COMMUNICATION CORPORATION)
  • WUSY (100.7 FM; CLEVELAND, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTRZ-FM (103.9 FM; MCMINNVILLE, TN; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WFTZ (101.5 FM; MANCHESTER, TN; Owner: PHASE TWO COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTML (91.5 FM; TULLAHOMA, TN; Owner: NASHVILLE PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WMBW (88.9 FM; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WMOT (89.5 FM; MURFREESBORO, TN; Owner: MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WBUZ (102.9 FM; LA VERGNE, TN; Owner: WYCQ, INC)
  • WDEF-FM (92.3 FM; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Owner: JACKSON TELECASTERS, INC.)
  • WKZP (107.3 FM; SPENCER, TN; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WDOD-FM (96.5 FM; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Owner: WDOD OF CHATTANOOGA, INC.)
  • WRLT (100.1 FM; FRANKLIN, TN; Owner: TUNED-IN BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WUSX (93.3 FM; TULLAHOMA, TN; Owner: TENNNESSE VALLEY RADIO, INC)
  • WSKZ (106.5 FM; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMXF-FM (97.3 FM; SOUTH PITTSBURG, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WFCM-FM (91.7 FM; MURFREESBORO, TN; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WZYZ (90.1 FM; SPENCER, TN; Owner: CHURCH FAITH TRINITY ASSEMBLIES)
  • WBOZ (104.9 FM; WOODBURY, TN; Owner: REACH SATELLITE NETWORK)
  • W211AS (90.1 FM; SPENCER, TN; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Summitville:

  • WFLI-TV (Channel 53; CLEVELAND, TN; Owner: CHATTANOOGA MEDIA HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)
  • WNAB (Channel 58; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: NASHVILLE LICENSE HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)
Summitville fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Summitville fatal accident list:

Nov 12, 2009 06:06 PM, Sr-55, Lat: 35.548333, Lon: -85.987356, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Pedestrians: 2, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Richard Byrne, 7917 Mcminnville Highway (Lat: 35.552750 Lon: -85.979694), Type: 128.0, Overall height: 121.9 m, Registrant: Towerco Assets LLC, Afry@towerco.Com, , Cary, Phone: (919) 653-5710

  • Richard Byrne, 7917 Mcminnville Highway (Lat: 35.552750 Lon: -85.979694), Type: 128.0, Overall height: 121.9 m, Registrant: Towerco Assets LLC, Afry@towerco.Com, , Cary, Phone: (919) 653-5710

  • Edward G Roach, 7917 Mcminnville Highway (Lat: 35.552750 Lon: -85.979694), Type: 128.0, Structure height: 47031 m, Overall height: 121.9 m, Registrant: Sba 2012 Tc Assets, LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, 7917 Mcminnville Hwy (Tn47787-A) (Lat: 35.552750 Lon: -85.979694), Type: 125.6, Structure height: 47031 m, Overall height: 121.9 m, Registrant: Sba 2012 Tc Assets, LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, 7917 Mcminnville Hwy (Tn47787-A) (Lat: 35.552750 Lon: -85.979694), Type: 125.6, Structure height: 47031 m, Overall height: 121.9 m, Registrant: Sba 2012 Tc Assets, LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Call Sign: WPYN392,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.500 MHz, Grant Date: 10/25/2023, Expiration Date: 09/15/2033, Certifier: Robert Gilley, Registrant: Communciations Specialist, 207 South Jackson St, Tullahoma, TN 37388, Phone: (931) 393-2244, Fax: (931) 393-2585, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • NA SUMMITTVI, 7917 Mcminnville Highway (Lat: 35.552750 Lon: -85.979694), Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 128 m, Call Sign: WQNQ765,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11365.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/21/2011, Expiration Date: 04/21/2021, Cancellation Date: 05/12/2016, Certifier: Scott Hedspeth, Registrant: Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC, 2101 Rexford Road Suite 200 E, Charlotte, NC 28211, Phone: (704) 936-1801, Fax: (704) 936-1801, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KN4MXW, Licensee ID: L02192604, Grant Date: 06/11/2018, Expiration Date: 06/11/2028, Cancellation Date: 07/09/2019, Certifier: Richard A Craddock, Registrant: Richard A Craddock, Summitville, TN 37382-0100


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Summitville, TN
  • 50.8%Electricity
  • 29.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.3%Utility gas
  • 8.9%Wood
  • 0.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Summitville, TN
  • 68.0%Electricity
  • 13.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.3%Utility gas
  • 4.6%Wood
  • 4.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Summitville compared to Tennessee state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black 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 above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house 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 below state average.
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