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Spencer, TN
Tennessee · Van Buren County
Spencer is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 1,494. Residents earn $46,563 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,494
Population
228/sq mi density
$46,563
Median Income
$24,206 per capita
$135,000
Home Value
$206,809 Zillow
$643
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
122
Violent Crime/100K
608 property/100K
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Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$46,563 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,000 home value, $643/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
122 violent crimes/100K (68% below avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
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Mines
10
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers
5
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Historic Markers Near Spencer, TN
5 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Spencer, TN.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Bragg’s March to Kentucky | Marker is on Tennessee Route 285, on the right when traveling north. |
| Burritt College | Marker is on College Street (State Highway 30) 0.1 miles west of Webster Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| Camp Forrest | Spencer Artillery Range. Marker is at the intersection of Shelby A. Rhinehart Memorial Highway (Tennessee Route 111) and Trail of Tears Road, on the right when traveling north on Shelby A. Rhinehart Memorial Highway. |
| Gilbert Gaul, Civil War Painter | Marker is on a Fall Creek Falls State Park road. |
| Trail of Tears | Circa 1838. Marker is on Tennessee Route 111. |