Living in Dickson County, Tennessee

Dickson County is a county in Tennessee with a population of around 51,487, part of the Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, TN MSA metro area. The main communities are Dickson, White Bluff, Burns.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,323/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $338K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.2%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 49°F) and hot summers (highs around 84°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Dickson County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 39 and a predominantly working-class population (16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.