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Decherd

A city of 2,976 people in Tennessee

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Conserved land3.8%116 of 3,069 acres

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Parks & preserves239 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

#53Most conserved land in TN #43Most walkable in TN

1City of Decherd Babe Ruth Ball Park11 acres Directions

2Hank Weddington Park2 acres Directions

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Decherd TN Enea Biafora 121-CMS-6E-11

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About Decherd

City in Tennessee, United States

1868Established

2,379Population

4.8 sq miArea

958 ftElevation

Decherd is a city in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 2,379 at the 2020 census and 2,361 at the 2010 census.

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How Decherd ranks

#15Most affordable in TN #33Lowest property tax in TN #35Shortest commute in TN All TN rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code37324

Area code931

Living in Decherd

Housing in Decherd

$261K▲ 2.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Decherd home is worth about $261,000, up 2.4% in a year, 22% below the Tennessee typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Decherd

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Decherd's police department reported only 2024 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Decherd 6.4

Tennessee 5

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Decherd 16.4

Tennessee 16.6

U.S. 15.5

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Health in Decherd

D

Health Grade D

Healthier than 11% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 58% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Tennessee

5worse than TN

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

Conditions 3▼ 9 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind all close

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What stands out

20.4%More older adults who have lost all their teethTN 14.6% · worse 32.4%More adults who get no exerciseTN 26.6% · worse 10.3%More adults with COPDTN 8.6% · worse

Care nearby

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System WinchestWinchester · 2.9 mi · ER

Grundy County Primary Care CenterCoalmont · 23.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthNo shortage

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Natural hazards in Decherd

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌪️ Tornadoes

3Does Decherd flood?paid flood claims since 1990 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Decherd MapDecherd vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Schools in Decherd

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School Grade C-

The public schools Decherd’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 79% of Tennessee’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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DistrictFranklin CountySchools2

Decherd Elementary C+Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 436 students North Middle School CMiddle · Grades 6–8 · 557 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within TN. Ratings are from neighbors.

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