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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
72
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 74/100.
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