Dayton
City in Tennessee, United States
Overview
Dayton, Tennessee is a quiet, historic small town known primarily for the Scopes Trial and its scenic setting along Chickamauga Lake. It offers a relaxed atmosphere, friendly locals, and easy access to nature, making it ideal for visitors looking to experience small-town southern charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Tennessee
Population
1,690
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.49°, -85.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
72
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,620
Local Cost
$1,020
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
55
English
99
Temperature
14.7°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
3.9°C
Record High
41.6°C
Record Low
-19.5°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1380 mm
Internet Speed
300 Mbps
Upload
76 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
10
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
MMI
Distance
42 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 74/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.