Elkton Public RecordsTennessee

Elkton, in Giles County, TN, offers a predominantly homeowner market, with about 70% owner-occupied homes and 30% rentals. Median home values are around $140,000, with rents averaging $850/month. Housing types include single-family homes, mobile homes, and some apartments. Recent trends show steady appreciation, with property values rising 5% annually. Popular neighborhoods include downtown Elkton and suburban areas near US-31. Property taxes are relatively low, averaging 0.68% of assessed value, making it affordable for first-time buyers and investors. Elkton’s housing market remains stable and appealing for families and retirees.

Transportation in Elkton, Giles County, TN, is primarily car-dependent, with over 90% of commuters driving alone and an average commute time of approximately 27 minutes. Public transit usage is minimal (less than 1%), reflecting limited regional transit options. Most households (over 95%) own at least one vehicle, and major roads such as U.S. Route 31 support connectivity. Employment hubs are scattered within Elkton and nearby towns like Pulaski and Ardmore, with many residents commuting regionally for work due to limited local job opportunities. Transportation infrastructure mainly supports personal automobiles, with minimal bike or pedestrian networks.

As of the 2020 Census, Elkton city in Giles County, Tennessee, had a population of 578. The population is predominantly White (87.7%), with Black or African American residents comprising 6.6%, and individuals of two or more races making up 5.2%. Hispanics or Latinos account for about 2.4%. The median age is approximately 40.4 years, with 50.7% male and 49.3% female. Around 20% of residents are under 18, while about 18% are 65 or older, reflecting a balanced age distribution across the city.

Elkton, in Giles County, TN, is served by Elkton School, covering Pre-K through 8th grade with an enrollment of around 350 students. There is no high school in Elkton; students attend high schools in nearby communities such as Giles County High (2022 graduation rate: 89%). Approximately 15% of Elkton adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Elkton School’s 2023 Tennessee state score was 56.4/100. The area offers basic adult education and GED programs in Pulaski. School safety is emphasized, with security measures and a school resource officer present. Extracurricular and STEM programs are available.

Elkton, in Giles County, TN, has limited local healthcare facilities; residents primarily access services at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System in nearby Pulaski (approximately 13 miles away). Elkton itself has no hospitals and only a few small clinics. Giles County's uninsured rate is about 10.2%, with roughly 82% of residents covered by private or public insurance. The population skews older, with a median age of 44.3 years. Common health concerns include obesity (38%), diabetes (13%), and cardiovascular disease. Healthcare provider density is lower than the state average, with roughly 55 primary care physicians per 100,000 residents in the county.