Statistical Information on Hickman County, Tennessee.
Geographic Location
Hickman County lies in the west-central portion of Middle Tennessee. We're convenient to Interstate 40 and the soon to be completed State Route 840 which eventually will circle metropolitan Nashville to the South. Centerville, the county seat, is approximately 54 miles from Nashville, 31 miles from Dickson and 30 miles from Columbia.
Detailed maps of Hickman County are provided free at many county offices and through the Chamber of Commerce.
Population
Hickman County's population, according to the 2000 federal census, stands at 22,295. That represents a 33.1% increase from the 1990 federal census. Listed below are some other facts regarding our population.
TOTAL POPULATION (2000 Census): 22,295 POPULATION (2002 Estimate): 23,125
TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS: 8,081
AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE: 2.59
TOTAL FAMILIES: 5,952
POPULATION IN FAMILIES: 17,981
AVERAGE FAMILY SIZE: 3.02
PER CAPITA INCOME (2001): $18,106.00
Climate
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE:
ANNUAL - 57.9 degrees
JANUARY - 37.7 degrees
JULY - 78.0 degrees
AVERAGE ANNUAL PRECIPITATION: 45.95 inches
AVERAGE PREVAILING WINDS: Southerly
AVERAGE FROST-FREE DAYS: 180-220 days
Tax Information
PROPERTY TAXES
HICKMAN COUNTY
CENTERVILLE
RATE PER $100 VALUE
$2.3984
$0.65
ASSESSMENT RATIO:
RESIDENTIAL
25%
25%
INDUSTRIAL
40%
40%
PERSONAL (Equipment)
30%
30%
OTHER TAXES & FEES
HICKMAN COUNTY CENTERVILLE Local Option Sales Tax
2.75 % 2.75% Motor Vehicle Tax
$50.50/vehicle/year Residential Solid Waste** $90.00/year Click above for more information on this tax.
$1.00/sq.ft. residential*
$0.25/sq.ft. commercial*
$0.25/sq.ft. industrial*
*All with at $1,500.00 minimum.
**Solid Waste Fees for Business/Industry vary depending upon output. Contact the Hickman County Solid Waste Department for current rates.
Workforce Information
The ability of our area to supply ample labor for industry is enhanced by an excellent rural road system and a moderate climate. These two factors allow the employer to draw labor from a wider geographic area. The labor force in this area is characterized by an eagerness to learn, a willingness to work and a high level of productivity.
COUNTY
MARKET AREA*
LABOR FORCE:
Civilian Labor Force 8,460 200,120 Employment 7,870 191,310 Unemployment 590 8,810 Unemployment Rate 7.0% 6.3% AVAILABLE LABOR:
Total Estimated Available 570 8,900 Estimated Available Males 270 4,080 Estimated Available Females 300 4,820 Annual High School Graduates 201 3,862 MANUFACTURING IN THE AREA:
Number in Units 32 388 Annual Average Employment 670 23,388 *Labor Market Area is defined as Hickman, Humphreys, Lewis, Maury, Montgomery, Perry and Williamson Counties, Tennessee.
Utilities
WATER:
Local Distributor: Town of Centerville
Source: Swan Creek
Capacity: 2,300,000 GPD
Current Consumption: 1,500,000 GPD
Storage Capacity: 2,000,000 Gallons
Local Distributor: Bon Aqua-Lyles Utility District
Source: Piney River
Capacity: 1,300,000 GPD
Current Consumption: 950,000 GPD
Storage Capacity: 1,300,000 Gallons
ELECTRICITY:
Local Distributor: Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative
Source: Tennessee Valley Authority
Local Distributor: Dickson Electric Service
Source: Tennessee Valley Authority
GAS:
Local Provider: Town of Centerville
Source: Tennessee Gas Pipeline
SEWER:
Local Provider: Town Of Centerville
Type of Treatment: Secondary
Capacity: 750,000 GPD
Current Usage: 450,000 GPD
City Sewer Coverage: 75%
Storm Sewer Coverage: 75%
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL:
Local Provider: Hickman County
Method: Collected and Transferred
Census Data