City profile
Dickson, TN
Dickson County · Population 16,424
Dickson is a town in Dickson County, TN with about 16,424 residents and a typical home value near $293,000. It is 34 miles from Nashville, TN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
40°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
208
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$292,600
Typical monthly housing
$1,782
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
90
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.79%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.56%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 54/100
Top hazards: Earthquake, Tornado, Ice storm
Nearest major airport
39 mi to Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 24% Democratic / 75% Republican
Community
Population
16,424
Black population
8.5%
County
Dickson County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TN is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 16,424 residents
- Typical home value about $293,000
- 34 miles from Nashville, TN
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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