Spencer, Tennessee

Population 1,835

Spencer is located in Van Buren County, TN. The population is 1,835, making Spencer the largest city in Van Buren County.

There are 2 public schools in Spencer with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Spencer is very low , and there are 19 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Spencer is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Spencer property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Spencer include Doyle, Walling and Rock Island.

Spencer Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 22.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 65.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.4%

Crime Rate

70.55% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 122
  • Violent Crimes: 122
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 0
  • Property Crime: 608
  • Larceny Theft: 486

Registered Offenders

88.78% Higher than national avg.
  • 19 offenders in Spencer
  • 103.54 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

23 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 22

Unemployment

Very High 4.5%
  • Tennessee unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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2 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Spencer, TN and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Spencer's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • In 2013, the city of Spencer, TN issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Spencer, TN issued 0 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: $600
  • 1 Bedroom: $630
  • 2 Bedrooms: $760
  • 3 Bedrooms: $990
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,180

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Environmental Hazards

23 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Spencer, TN has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Spencer, TN is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 35.17°
  • February 39.08°
  • March 48°
  • April 57.22°
  • May 65°
  • June 72.64°
  • July 75.4°
  • August 74.36°
  • September 68.32°
  • October 56.82°
  • November 47.17°
  • December 36.9°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Spencer, TN

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Spencer, TN: $31,429

Unemployment

Unemployment in Spencer is 4.5%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 48.22%
White Collar - 51.78%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Scott DesJarlais

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

10 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Spencer, TN

1 Library view all

0 Police Stations view all

  • No police station found in Spencer, TN

1 Retirement Home view all

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