Cookeville, TN Area Guide

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Cookeville Area Facts

  • Cookeville has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Cookeville crime rates are 23% lower than the Tennessee average
  • Cost of living in Cookeville is 3% higher than the Tennessee average
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Cookeville: Almost Enough Southern Charm 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I've been living in Cookeville for two years. It's an alright city for the most part, but there are a couple of areas it can improve in. Cookeville itself is fairly busy and there's usually enough fun things to do in the city. On the other hand, the crime rate has gone up a bit o ...Read More ver the last few years.

Most of the local jobs aren't too high paying, so you may need an extra side job to compensate. Plus, you're almost two hours away from Nashville so commuting for work is out of the question. On the other hand, Cookeville has a couple main shopping districts where a lot of the stores are, and they're close together so it doesn't take long to drive between them. Jackson Plaza, the main shopping center, is probably the best area in Cookeville.

The summers are very enjoyable, and there are a lot of activities and performers in the area, so you'll probably be able to hear a lot of local country singers. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Cookeville? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Ensor Sink Natural Area
      Parkview Park
      Walnut Park
      Capshaw Park
      Cookeville Square
      Dogwood Park
      West End Park
      Franklin Avenue Park

      Entertainment

      Cookeville Childrens Theater
      Bowling World
      Soard Properties Museum
      Cookeville History Museum
      Cookeville Performing Arts Center
      AMC Highland 12
      Amphitheater
      Depot Museum

      Food & Drink

      Arby's
      Firehouse Subs
      Sonic
      Revolver Dance Hall & Saloon
      Wooly Clubhouse Restaurant and Bar
      Taco Bell
      Papa Murphy's
      Krystal

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Cookeville? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Cookeville.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Cookeville? The cost of living in Cookeville is 92/100 - which is 3% higher than Tennessee.
      Cookeville
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Tennessee
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Cookeville? Cookeville crime rates are 2,299, which are 23% lower than Tennessee
      Total Crime
      2,299 per 100k people

      1% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 44

      1% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -11%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Cookeville? The median income in Cookeville is $40,836 which is 12% lower than Tennessee.
      Median household income
      $40,83626% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,86320% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      13% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Cookeville a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Cookeville Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Family Wellness Pharmacy
      Andy's Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Plateau Mental Health Center
      Satellite Med
      Family Foot Center
      Whiteaker Dermatology
      Associates in Neurology
      Cookeville Plastic Surgery Center
      Seasons Family Medicine
      Cookeville Regional Medical Group

      A- Housing

      What are Cookeville home prices? Cookeville home prices are $170,300 - which is 17% higher than Tennessee
      Median home value
      $170,3008% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $74022% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      42%

      34% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Cookeville have good schools? The Cookeville graduation rate is 80% - which is equal to Tennessee
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      40%

      17% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Cookeville a good place to live? Cookeville has an overall rating of 73% from 21 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      73%

      21 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      80%

      20 total surveys

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