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Cookeville, TN has a strong reputation for being one of the top places to live in the country. According to BestPlaces, Cookeville is ranked #16 out of 600 cities for its overall livability index. It is also ranked #2 for affordability, with one of the lowest costs of living and taxes in the nation. The city also has great public safety and health care rankings; it is #3 in the state for air quality and #1 nationally for violent crime rate. With its excellent amenities, close proximity to Nashville, and low cost of living, Cookeville is an ideal place for anyone looking to settle down or start a business.

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Over 2 years ago

I lived in Cookeville for around 7 years non consecutively. Don’t expect to go on a walk here. Sidewalks are fairly abundant but they are not well maintained and there  More

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My wife and I both moved here to work for state government. Other people are right, the pay is awful, hovering around $28k for people with masters and doctorates. Rental  More

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Been here for 4-5 years now, crime is on the rise and pay is stagnant, don't look for much over 28k a year in gross income here. Lots of areas are getting metro  More

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