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Putnam County

#12 in Best Counties to Live in Tennessee
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • County in Tennessee
  • 53 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      C+
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    Putnam County is located in Tennessee with a population of 75,565. 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 above average.
    Population
    75,565

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $152,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $652
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      40%
    • Own
      60%
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    Putnam County Rankings

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

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      291.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      7.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      45.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      38.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      793.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,386.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      364.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      15%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      38%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      13%

    Working in Putnam County

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $37,802
    National
    $55,322
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      Putnam County Reviews

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      I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else! This has always been my home and I plan to stay here. People are genuinely friendly. Affordable place to live. Great place to raise a family.
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      I love that we are in the peaceful, beautiful country side; we live 4 minutes from the lake, but we are also close enough to be in the city. Our jobs are about 15 minutes away. There's an amazing college. We have an amazing mayor who is bringing God back into the government. He's greatly impacted our community.
      We have an overflow in the jail. Crime here isn't as bad as other cities. Drugs seem to be the main reason for crime. Our police have done a great job at arresting and convicting them. I do wish there was more rehabilitation services in our community.