Hickman County Public RecordsTennessee

Hickman County, TN has 11 public schools, including 2 high schools. Approximately 86% of adults hold a high school diploma, but only about 13% have a bachelor’s degree or higher (2020 Census). Average public school rankings are below state average, with a GreatSchools rating of 4/10. School safety initiatives are in place, and graduation rates stand near 90%. Programs include career and technical education, special education, and dual enrollment. Adult education services are provided through the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) and local literacy programs.

Hickman County, TN, has an unemployment rate of approximately 3.6% (May 2024, BLS). Major employment sectors include manufacturing (17%), health care and social assistance (15%), and retail trade (12%). Most employed residents work in production, transportation, and material moving occupations (22%), followed by office and administrative support (14%). Around 79% of workers commute to jobs outside the county, with the average one-way commute lasting 34 minutes. Key employment destinations include Nashville and neighboring counties.

Hickman County, TN, has a homeownership rate of around 74%, with median home values at approximately $215,000 in 2023. Median gross rents average $850 per month. The market has seen steady appreciation, with property values rising 8% year-over-year. Housing includes single-family homes, mobile homes, and some apartments, mainly in neighborhoods like Centerville and Bon Aqua. Property taxes are relatively low, with a median annual payment near $900.

Hickman County, TN, has approximately 14,500 registered voters as of 2023. The county holds federal, state, and local elections, including primaries and general elections. In the 2020 presidential race, about 75% voted Republican, while 24% voted Democrat. There are 12 polling locations administered by the Hickman County Election Commission. Key issues include economic development and education. The area’s election processes involve both early voting and absentee ballots. The two main parties are the Republican and Democratic parties, with Republicans generally holding a majority in local offices and recent election outcomes.

As of 2022, Hickman County, Tennessee, had an estimated population of approximately 25,120. The median age is about 42 years. Gender distribution is nearly equal, with 50.2% male and 49.8% female. Racially, the county is predominantly White (around 90%), with Black or African American residents making up about 5%, and Hispanic or Latino about 2%. Other races and multiracial individuals comprise the remainder of the population.

Hickman County, TN has a crime rate below the national average. According to recent FBI data, the county reports approximately 150 crimes annually, with a violent crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents and a property crime rate of 8.7 per 1,000. Law enforcement agencies prioritize community policing, and residents are encouraged to report suspicious activities. The overall safety index ranks high, and most crime involves minor theft or burglary. The sheriff’s department provides up-to-date crime mapping and encourages neighborhood watch programs to maintain low crime and increase public awareness.