Social Issues in Nashville and Tennessee
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EDUCATION
- In 2009, TN ranks 41st in overall education across the country (statemaster.com)
- Across the state of TN, approximately 83% of citizens obtain at least a high school diploma and about 24% achieve a bachelor’s degree or higher.
HEALTH
- Tennessee is ranked 48th nationwide in overall health
- Over 60% of Tennesseans are overweight or obese
- Heart Disease and Diabetes are two of the most common causes of death in Tennessee.
POVERTY
- TN is the 7th poorest state in the nation. 16% of the state lives in poverty.
- 10% of children are living in low-income households with no telephone
- The unemployment rate for Tennessee in June 2009 was listed at 10.8%, well above the national average.
- 27.2% of households in the Nashville-Davidson County have an income of $29,000 dollars or less, and 49.9%, one-half of households earn less than $49,000 each year.
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