Dayton, TN

Dayton is a small city in Tennessee with a population of 7,191. Residents earn $56,692 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0

B Good

7,191 Population 846/sq mi density

$56,692 Median Income $25,846 per capita

$152,200 Home Value $256,924 Zillow

$807 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent

58°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr

270 Violent Crime/100K 2,659 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$56,692 median income, 1.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$152,200 home value, $807/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

270 violent crimes/100K (29% below avg)

C+

Education

2.6 / 5.0

20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Waterfalls

Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors

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Mines

Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration

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Historic Markers

Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database

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Bigfoot Sightings

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3 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Dayton, TN.

Name	Description
Bryan College	Marker is on Rhea County Highway (U.S. 27) just north of Chickamauga Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Smith’s Crossroads	Marker is at the intersection of Market Street (Tennessee Route 27) and W. Delaware Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Market Street.
The Scopes Trial	Marker is on North Market Street (Tennessee Route 30), on the right when traveling south.