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Are you thinking of moving or relocating to Knoxville, Tennessee? Would you like to know what the quality of life is like living in Knoxville?
Erika Cox reports in this review:
| Weather | | How much crime? | | What are the neighborhoods like? | | What are the people like? | | Knoxville has four distinct seasons, though spring and fall are relatively short. The summers are hot and can get uncomfortable humid. The winters can range from mild to severe. One winter may see a few snowflakes and other years actually experience snowstorms that clog the roads and close down schools and businesses. Knoxville is also known as one of the worst areas for those with allergies due to the large variety of flora that flourishes in such an environment. Heavy rains occur at all times of year, during which flash flooding can be a problem but these flash floods tend to recede quickly and do not cause too many problems. Tornados are not common but do happen in the area. Hailstorms are occasional, typically in spring or mid-summer. | | Knoxville's crime rate is moderate to high, depending of course, on what part of the city you consider. The city has had its share of major crime, some of it making national news, such as the Channon Christian and Christopher Newsome case ' the young couple who were carjacked, tortured and killed. There is a considerable drug problem in Knoxville and most crime is related to these activities. | | West Knoxville, starting at the area of the Northshore Drive and Kingston Pike intersection, continuing west roughly along the Tennessee River is considered to be the 'best' part of town. This is where the most educated and wealthiest families usually choose to live.
Northwest Knoxville, generally considered the area north of Kingston Pike and running along Oak Ridge Highway is a mixture of white collar and blue collar families, with local sports recreation leagues where you will often find entire families with their children at ball parks and gymnasiums. There is also the area around the University of Tennessee campus on the east end of Kingston Pike, known of course for its young population of students and the general relaxed attitudes and rowdiness that go along with such a crowd.
East Knoxville, from downtown to Asheville Highway is known to be downright dangerous. Drug dealers and prostitutes openly work the area and most citizens avoid the area, particularly after dark. Some local companies forbid their employees to enter the area for work duties except during daylight hours. | | Most people in Knoxville fit the typical stereotype of 'southern hospitality'. Unfortunately, race can still a problem in this area, though nothing like it was twenty years ago. No one in Knoxville tolerates violence and will take any legal action necessary and available to them to punish such offenders. The elderly are treated with respect, and in most communities children are watched closely if not by their own parents, then by those in the neighborhood. There is a wide diversity in education levels in Knoxville due to the large university. The school attracts students from all over the U.S. and the world, so it's possible to be sitting next to a high-school dropout and a graduate student at the same time at any given place. | | Downtown Area | | Restaurants | | Schools | | Single life | | Downtown Knoxville has gone the route many cities have since the IT revolution. Due to its location on the Tennessee River, Knoxville didn't have a lot of room to grow to start with and downtown has been suffering from neglect and allowed to disintegrate somewhat. Civic leaders are working hard to restore historic buildings and preserve the city and the results of their efforts are showing. | | Knoxville has the usual collection of fast-food places and mid-range restaurants along the lines of Ruby Tuesdays, Applebees, and Outback Steakhouse. If you're looking for something higher-end, there is The Copper Cellar and The Orangery. There is also Club LeConte. It was originally opened to business leaders and politicians and wealthier citizens who could afford the membership, but has recently opened its tables to non-members on a limited basis. | | The quality of schools in Knoxville could certainly be better. They range from mediocre to good in quality of education. As a result of this, there are several private schools that have been established for those who can afford the tuitions. | | The singles scene in Knoxville is consistent from end to end of the city. There are places and events to meet others of any age, in addition to the obvious college-age population in the university area. | | Noise | | town comparison vs. | | Best hospital | | Tourist attractions | | Unless you live near one of the interstates, or near McGhee-Tyson Airport on the edge of Maryville, the worst noise typically to deal with is trains and the annoyingly loud warning horns they use when approaching a crossing. Most of the residential areas are insulated well from interstate and traffic noise. | | In comparison to the nearby town of Maryville, TN, Knoxville is preferable for those who like more activity and events. Maryville is a quieter town with one major employer and a small college, but its residents are incredibly proud to say it is their hometown. Powell, just north of Knoxville is also a quitter and reserved community with terribly proud occupants, but Powell gives off a vibe of being rather exclusive and doesn't exactly welcome newcomers with open arms. | | If Knoxville does one thing very well, it is healthcare. There is no part of the city that does not have a hospital within a few miles. The University of Tennessee Hospital has a nationally recognized Trauma Unit and the several other hospitals in the city have excellent care. | | Melton Hill Lake, above the TVA dam of the same name has very nice parks and boat launches for water sports, as well as campgrounds and playgrounds. These same kind of facilities can be found on Concord Lake and Ft. Loudon Lake. There are large community pools located around town where a person can pay to swim and play for the day or buy a seasonal pass, as well as historical sites such as Blount Mansion. | | General comments | | | | | | | | Knoxville is a comforting and comfortable place to live and work, but caution is always used and it's not a place where everyone is so secure they leave their doors unlocked. Generally, in the wealthier parts of town, people are less likely to know their neighbors well than in other areas, so even in an area that is not exactly the best, citizens are still happy in their surroundings. | | | | | | |
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Are you thinking of moving or relocating to Knoxville, Tennessee? Would you like to know what the quality of life is like living in Knoxville?
Dennis Lord reports in this review:
| Weather | | How much crime? | | What are the neighborhoods like? | | What are the people like? | | Knoxville's weather is very mild, very little cold or snow in the winter and not extremely hot in the summer. There is a very slim chance of a possible Tornado coming through the valley that Knoxville sits in - but even the biggest storm seems to dissipate or wear itself out before it comes up the I-40 corridor. | | I lived in Knoxville, TN for 2 years and never once experience any sort of crime directed at me, none! I do know that there is crime there - it is a big College town with the University of Tennessee right there, but keeeping ones wits about them and learning where not to go after dark seemed to keep me and my family safe the entire time we were there. | | The very best part of town is the Farragut area - a suburb just West of downtown Knoxville off Kingston Pike, the main artery through the city. The new wealth in the city expanded west and brought most of the upscale shopping and dining establishments with them.
The rougher parts of town are north and east of the downtown metro area between the center of town off I-40 out to the 275 loop - poorer areas, run down residential areas and less well-off people. | | The people in Knoxville truly personify Southern Charm and Hospitality. They open there arms to new people coming into the city and truly want to make you feel like you belong. Older people seem to be more set in their ways and less open to new relationships, and the younger crowds revolve around UT (Univ of TN) whereas that middle bracket would probably do the best in fitting in and being accepted regardless of where they are coming from or what they do. | | Downtown Area | | Restaurants | | Schools | | Single life | | The main shopping is at the Westtown Mall or Knoxville Center - very upscale shopping and many dining areas abound. And on the west side of town out I-40 toward Farragut is the Village Green and West End Shopping areas. | | Knoxville, like any city has a myriad of great dining places - but some of the "must try" are Altruda's - Incredible Italian Cuisine, Baker-Peters Jazz Club for Incredible Steaks and american fare, and Chesapeake's for great Seafood. | | On August 1, 2013 Knoxville passed the Common Core Initiative - dedicated to ensuring that all students graduate high school prepared to enter college or enter the workforce. And with the University of Tennessee right there - education is always at the forefront of everyone's educational goals! | | Knoxville is home to the University of Tennessee, and with over 27,000 students from "fresh out of high school" to graduate students - there is always a College town feel to the downtown areas and the restaurants and bars around the campus. | | Noise | | town comparison vs. | | Best hospital | | Tourist attractions | | The Knoxville airport is located south of the city and with rocking chairs throughout the terminal - it really gives you a down home feel, and it is far enough away from the city and suburban areas that you just don't hear it. | | Two of the bigger towns near Knoxville are Sevierville and Maryville. Sevierville is the gateway to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge right off I-40 and Maryville is about 1/2 hour south of Knoxville and just a beautiful City with still a small town atmosphere, where the people are friendly and inviting and not always used to the constant flow-through of tourists as in Sevierville. | | UT Medical Center, Park West, Ft. Sanders, and St Mary's are four fantastic hospitals in the Knoxville area. They are all receiving National recognition each year for one clinic/speciality or another. If you need something taken care of - one of these 5-star Medical Facilities can help. | | Knoxville is just a short half hour drive to the foot of the Smokey Mountains and that is where you have to go for all the outdoor you can want - Rafting through the River, Golfing, or hiking through the National Park.
And for Sports enthusiasts - there is always something going on at the University of Tennessee. | | General comments | | | | | | | | This town is full of hospitality. The people are open and inviting and the town feels like this wherever you go. The only time you may not get this rub is during University of Tennessee football or basketball seasons - and then, if you aren't wearing Orange, and it better be the right shade of orange, then you may not quite feel the true southern charm. | | | | | | |
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Knoxville, Tennessee population: 178874
How many black people live in Knoxville? How many white people?
| Number of White People | 136097 | | Percentage of White people | 76.1% |
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| Number of Black People | 33167 | | Percentage of Black people | 18.5% |
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| Number of Hispanic People | 8860 | | Percentage of Hispanic people | 5% |
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| Number of Asian People | 4141 | | Percentage of Asian people | 2.3% |
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| Number of American Indian People | 1859 | | Percentage of American Indian people | 1% |
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Note: Numbers may add up to >100% because some people are more than one race.
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Knoxville, Tennessee
| Percent college grads: 29% |
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| Percent grad school grads: 10.6% |
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| Unemployment rate: 7.1 |
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| Median house value: 111500 |
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| Median income: 32756 |
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How many singles in Knoxville?
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| Single men ages 20-34 | Single women ages 20-34 | Ratio of single men to women age
20-34 |
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| 19073 | 17842 | 1.07men for each woman |
| Single men ages 35-44 | Single women ages 35-44 | Ratio of single men to women age
35-44 |
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| 5327 | 5574 | 0.96men for each woman |
| Single men ages 45-54 | Single women ages 45-54 | Ratio of single men to women age
45-54 |
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| 5328 | 5516 | 0.97men for each woman |
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Crimes in Knoxville, Tennessee
| Crimes | Absolute numbers | Average percentage chance of being a victim in |
| by type | of crimes | One Year | Five Years |
| Murders | 15 | 0% | 0% |
| Robberies | 625 | 0% | 2% |
| Aggr. Assault | 993 | 1% | 3% |
| Burglary | 2723 | 4% | 20% |
| Auto Theft | 810 | 0% | 2% |
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Weather History for Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee Basic Temperatue and Weather (30 year averages)
| Month | Number of Days below zero (degrees) | Number of Days 0-20's (degrees) | Number of Days 20's (degrees) | Number of Days 30's (degrees) | Number of Days 40's (degrees) | Number of Days 50's (degrees) | Number of Days 60's (degrees) | Number of Days 70's (degrees) | Number of Days 80's (degrees) | Number of Days 90's+ (degrees) |
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| January | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| February | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| March | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| April | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
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| May | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 6 | 0 |
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| June | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
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| July | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
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| August | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
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| September | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 22 | 0 |
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| October | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
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| November | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| December | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Average year | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 58 | 61 | 68 | 120 | 0 |
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Realistic temperatures, taking into account precipitation, amount of sunlight during the day, winds during the day, and humidity during hot days.
| Month | Number of Days below zero (degrees) | Number of Days 0-20's (degrees) | Number of Days 20's (degrees) | Number of Days 30's (degrees) | Number of Days 40's (degrees) | Number of Days 50's (degrees) | Number of Days 60's (degrees) | Number of Days 70's (degrees) | Number of Days 80's (degrees) | Number of Days 90's+ (degrees) |
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| January | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| February | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| March | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| April | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
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| May | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 19 | 0 |
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| June | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27 |
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| July | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
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| August | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
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| September | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 15 |
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| October | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
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| November | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| December | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Average year | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 56 | 23 | 26 | 65 | 36 | 104 |
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How many hot humid days a year does
Knoxville,
Tennessee
have?
How many cloudy days a year does
Knoxville,
Tennessee
have?
How many sunny days a year does
Knoxville,
Tennessee
have? How sunny is it?
How many windy days a year does
Knoxville,
Tennessee
have? How windy is it?
See below for the answers!
| Month | Number of hot, humid days | Number of very windy days | Number of windy days | Number of somewhat windy days | Number of calm days | Number of clear days | Number of moderately cloudly days | Number of somewhat cloudy days | Number of very cloudy days |
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| January | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 22 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 13 |
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| February | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 12 |
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| March | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 11 |
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| April | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
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| May | 6 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
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| June | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
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| July | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
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| August | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
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| September | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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| October | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
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| November | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
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| December | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 13 |
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| Average year | 113 | 0 | 0 | 114 | 251 | 129 | 50 | 70 | 112 |
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(Note: Humidity, wind, and cloudcover information is based on (a) 30 year averages
and in many cases (b) a large nearby weather station. If you're in an area with
a lot of "micro climates" actual conditions may vary.)
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Sources of information: Census, FBI Crime Statistics, NOAA
Disclaimer: The information presented here are for the general population,
assume the same rate of crime in the future, and an evenly distributed amount of
crime throughout the city in question. They are not meant to accurately predict
whether one person in particular will be a victim of crime. Percentages are based
on the population of the city/town in question, except for burglaries, which are
based on the number of households.
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