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Jackson, TN vs Athens, AL

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- Athens has 82% less violent crime than Jackson.
- Athens has 37% less property crime than Jackson.
 Jackson, TNAthens, ALUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock9.622.7
 Property Crime63.8  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Jackson    11 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Let me tell you. Jackson Tennessee has become a literal hell hole. This is where America sends it's dreams to die. The city is riddled with crime and it's a small city  More

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We moved to Jackson in 2015 and have enjoyed getting to know this great community. We are pleased with the hospitality of the residents here. We have 4 Colleges and  More

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Over 10 years ago

West TN is hot and humid during the months of May, June, July, August, and  More

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Reviews for Athens    3 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Nice place to  More

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Over 20 years ago

Can anyone comment on the humidity in or around Athens? Is the humidity only high in the summer? What about tornadoes in the  More

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Athens, Alabama is a good place to live. Although, there are few technical jobs there Huntsville is only a 30 minute drive away. Athens is a quiet town and an excellent  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Jackson, TennesseeCrime Index
 Mercer, TN 
 Beech Bluff, TN 
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 Three Way, TN19.4
 Friendship, TN21.45
 Alamo, TN23.1
 Bells, TN23.35
 Enville, TN23.65
 Medon, TN26.95
 Gadsden, TN28.95

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