Parsons, Tennessee

Population 2,877

Parsons is located in Decatur County, TN. The population is 2,877, making Parsons the largest city in Decatur County.

There are 2 public schools in Parsons with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Parsons is very low , and there are 23 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Parsons is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Parsons property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Parsons include Decaturville, Darden and Chesterfield.

Parsons Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 18.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 71.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.1%

Crime Rate

42.21% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 477
  • Violent Crimes: 217
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 43
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 694

Registered Offenders

83.06% Higher than national avg.
  • 23 offenders in Parsons
  • 79.94 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

45 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 41

Unemployment

Very High 4.7%
  • Tennessee unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Parsons, TN and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Parsons's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Parsons, TN

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5 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2008, the city of Parsons, TN issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 5 permits, 2 were issued for single family homes and 3 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2007, the city of Parsons, TN issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $547
  • 1 Bedroom: $593
  • 2 Bedrooms: $676
  • 3 Bedrooms: $836
  • 4 Bedrooms: $979

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Environmental Hazards

45 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Parsons, TN has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Parsons, TN is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.28 Average
    Parsons, TN is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 37.92°
  • February 42.06°
  • March 52.24°
  • April 61.7°
  • May 69.88°
  • June 77.95°
  • July 79.68°
  • August 79.3°
  • September 71.94°
  • October 59.72°
  • November 49.87°
  • December 42.93°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Parsons, TN

Earthquakes
Parsons, TN has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Parsons, TN has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Parsons, TN has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Parsons, TN has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Parsons, TN: $30,274

Unemployment

Unemployment in Parsons is 4.7%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 39.00%
White Collar - 61.00%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bill Haslam
  • Sen. Lamar Alexander
  • Sen. Bob Corker

City Representatives

  • Marsha Blackburn

Neighborhood Info

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4 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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