The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Fentress county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 72.9℉ and the average temperature in January is 34.5℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 64% and the area covered by water is 0.07%. The overall influence score for Fentress is 9.
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Fentress County is located in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee and covers an area of 554 square miles. As of 2019, the population was 17,958, with a median age of 41.7 years. The racial makeup of the county is 94.8% White, 2.5% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races.
The median household income in Fentress County was $36,928 in 2019 and the median home value was $90,500 in 2020. The poverty rate was 22.3%, with 21.3% of children living in poverty.
Living conditions in Fentress County are generally rural with over two-thirds of the population living in rural areas outside of towns and cities. The county has several small towns including Allardt, Jamestown, Grimsley, Clarkrange and Pall Mall.
The quality of life in Fentress County is largely dependent on individual circumstances and opportunities available to residents. There are limited job opportunities due to the rural nature of the county and many residents rely on agriculture for their livelihoods. There are also limited educational opportunities as there are only three public high schools in the county and no four-year college or university nearby. Healthcare services are also limited with only one hospital located in Jamestown and no major medical centers nearby.
Tennessee State OfficeFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Tennessee
441 Donelson Pike, Suite 310
Nashville, TN 37214
Phone: 615-783-1300, 800-342-3149
Fax: 855-776-7057
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