Stewart County Public RecordsTennessee

Stewart County, TN, had approximately 8,000 registered voters as of 2024. Elections include federal, state, county, municipal, and school board races, with turnout averaging around 55% in recent general elections. Key polling locations are Dover Community Center, Bumpus Mills Community Center, and Indian Mound Methodist Church. The Stewart County Election Commission administers elections, ensuring compliance with state rules. In the 2020 presidential election, Republican candidates received 74% of local votes, Democrats 25%. Issues in recent cycles include rural broadband and school funding. Active parties are the Republican and Democratic Parties.

Stewart County, TN, has a crime rate lower than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents and property crime at 11.5 per 1,000, according to 2023 FBI data. The county reports about 45 total annual crimes, with most being property-related. Law enforcement actively engages in crime prevention, and platforms like the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation offer regular reporting. Residents generally consider Stewart County relatively safe, with crime rates declining slightly in recent years.

As of 2023, Stewart County, TN has a population of approximately 13,500. The median age is around 44 years, with 21% under 18 and 19% over 65. The gender split is roughly 51% male and 49% female. Racially, the county is 93% White, 3% Black or African American, 2% Hispanic or Latino, and 2% other or multiracial.

Stewart County, TN, serves around 2,000 students with four public schools, including Stewart County High School. The county’s high school graduation rate is approximately 97%, outperforming the state average. Only about 13% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. School safety initiatives are prioritized, with security measures and resource officers. The district’s average test scores rank around the state median. Educational programs include dual enrollment and vocational opportunities, supporting career readiness and adult education options for lifelong learning.

As of 2022, Stewart County, TN had an employment rate of approximately 54%, with a civilian labor force of around 5,700. The largest industries include manufacturing (22%), health care and social assistance (17%), and retail trade (13%). Common occupation types are production (16%), office/administrative support (13%), and management (10%). About 78% of workers commute outside the county for employment, primarily to neighboring Montgomery County and Clarksville. The average one-way commute is 34 minutes.

Stewart County, TN, has a homeownership rate around 75%, with median home values near $162,000 (2023 Zillow). Median monthly rent is about $900. Property values have risen approximately 10% year-over-year. Housing consists primarily of single-family homes, with some manufactured and lakefront properties near Dover and Bumpus Mills neighborhoods. Annual property taxes average $650 per $100,000 of assessed value. The county offers rural and small-town living, with higher demand near Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes areas.