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McKenzie

#31 in Best Places to Retire in Tennessee
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Tennessee
  • 16 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      A-
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C
    12. Commute
      B-
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    McKenzie is a town in Tennessee with a population of 5,455. McKenzie is in Carroll County. Living in McKenzie offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in McKenzie and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in McKenzie are above average.
    Population
    5,455

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $90,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $670
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      129.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      18.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      352.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,038.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      18.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      15%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      8%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      12%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      22%
      13%

    Working in McKenzie

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $35,600
    National
    $55,322
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    McKenzie Reviews

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    McKenzie is a small rural town in Carroll County. There are great people that live in this small town. They make this town a great place to live, despite the lack of activities to do for young adults. As a teenager, McKenzie wouldn't be the first choice for many, but it is a great place to build lasting friendships and wonderful memories.
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    Small town with opportunities to receive a good education, be involved in many types of sporting activities, and feel safe. McKenzie is less than 5,000 people and sometimes you think you know everybody when you go to the Dollar General or grocery store. The atmosphere makes you feel welcome and you are able to make life-long friends since most of the high school students in the town are involved with the same activities you are. Finally, McKenzie has a fantastic fireworks show - worthy of a big city.
    McKenzie TN is a small town in West TN. , Carroll county. The town mostly consists of families, college students, and elderly students. The town's population is probably under 5,000. The town is a popular area to raise children and or retire and enjoy the peace and quiet of country living. Entertainment for this rural area is High School sports, the movie theater, or you can choose to dine at one of ten restaurants in town. The crime rate is the rural area is very low and the school system is college bound. The cost of housing in McKenzie is considerably lower than urban areas, the only disadvantage of living in this town is the low rate of job opportunities and the commute time to local areas with good paying jobs. The downtown area and local parks in the community are clean functioning. McKenzie is a quiet little town in Carrol county that is the ideal place to live peacefully.