Fentress County Public RecordsTennessee

Fentress County, TN, has 7 public schools serving approximately 2,400 students, including one high school—Clarkrange High. About 75% of adults hold a high school diploma, while only 8.7% possess a bachelor’s degree or higher (2021 Census). The schools score below the state average in academic performance, with Clarkrange High’s graduation rate at about 95%. School safety measures include resource officers and security protocols. Adult education programs are available through the Tennessee College of Applied Technology. Vocational and special education programs support diverse student needs.

As of 2022, Fentress County, TN has an unemployment rate of approximately 4.0%. Major employment sectors include Health Care & Social Assistance (16%), Retail Trade (13%), and Manufacturing (12%). The most common occupation types are Office & Administrative Support (15%) and Sales (12%). Around 77% of residents commute to work by car, with a mean travel time of 27 minutes. About 71% work within the county itself, while others commute mainly to nearby counties such as Cumberland and Putnam for employment.

Fentress County, TN, has a homeownership rate of about 77%, with median home values at approximately $150,000 as of 2023. Median gross rent is around $700 per month. Housing stock largely consists of single-family homes, with some mobile homes and a few small apartment complexes. Popular neighborhoods include Jamestown and Allardt. Property values have risen by roughly 7% in the past year, reflecting a moderate seller’s market. Local property tax rates average $1.92 per $100 of assessed value, making Fentress County’s tax burden relatively low compared to statewide averages.

Fentress County, TN, reports a crime rate significantly higher than the national average, with 32.25 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Violent crime accounts for 5.97 per 1,000 people, while property crime is 26.28 per 1,000. The county's overall crime rate ranks in the bottom 22% for safety nationwide. According to recent statistics, the chance of becoming a victim in Fentress County is 1 in 31. Data is based on law enforcement reporting to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) system. Caution is advised, and local authorities encourage regular community reporting and safety measures.

As of the 2020 Census, Fentress County, TN had a population of 18,489. The median age is 44.6 years, with 20.7% under 18 and 21.6% aged 65 or older. Females comprise 50.8%, and males 49.2%. The county is predominantly White (96.2%), with small Black or African American (0.3%), Native American (0.3%), Asian (0.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%) populations.

Fentress County, TN, had 12,489 registered voters for the November 2022 election. The county conducts elections for federal, state, and local offices, including primaries and generals, with main polling locations at the Fentress County Election Commission and various precincts. In the 2020 Presidential election, Republican Donald Trump received 85% of the county vote, while Democrat Joe Biden garnered 13%. The county faces issues such as broadband access and economic development. Elections are administered by the Fentress County Election Commission, with Republicans holding most local offices, reflecting the county's predominantly Republican alignment.