Cookeville, Tennessee

Population 30,755

Cookeville is located in Putnam County, TN. The population is 30,755, making Cookeville the largest city in Putnam County.

There are 17 public schools in Cookeville with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Cookeville is moderate , and there are 112 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Cookeville is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Cookeville property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Cookeville include Algood, Bloomington Springs and Baxter.

Cookeville Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 14.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 56.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 29.4%

Crime Rate

26.5% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 372
  • Violent Crimes: 352
  • Robbery: 20
  • Burglary: 407
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

68.11% Higher than national avg.
  • 112 offenders in Cookeville
  • 36.42 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

231 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 7
  • Registered Polluters: 16
  • Superfunds: 10
  • Tanks & Spills: 198

Unemployment

Moderate 3.8%
  • Tennessee unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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17 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 17 K-12 public schools in Cookeville, TN and 5 private schools. Homefacts rates Cookeville's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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112 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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209 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Cookeville, TN issued 209 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 209 permits, 132 were issued for single family homes and 77 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Cookeville, TN issued 112 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 112 permits, 79 were issued for single family homes and 33 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $572
  • 1 Bedroom: $576
  • 2 Bedrooms: $758
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,035
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,185

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Environmental Hazards

231 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Cookeville, TN has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Cookeville, TN is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.56 Average
    Cookeville, TN is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 35.6°
  • February 37.25°
  • March 46.1°
  • April 55.95°
  • May 62.93°
  • June 70.54°
  • July 75.4°
  • August 72.5°
  • September 64.6°
  • October 52.93°
  • November 45.67°
  • December 36.9°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Cookeville, TN

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Cookeville, TN: $29,901

Unemployment

Unemployment in Cookeville is 3.8%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 42.14%
White Collar - 57.86%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Diane Black

Neighborhood Info

3 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

29 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

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