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Dowelltown, TN
Town in DeKalb County, Tennessee.
Population
434
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
577
ZIP codes
0
Dowelltown and its ZIP codes
Dowelltown at a glance
- Dowelltown is about 3.4 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
Local data for Dowelltown, TN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeKalb County. PPP loans are for Dowelltown.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,736
5,204 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,129
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$142M
FY 2026, $7,064 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dowelltown, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
293
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
33
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
56.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dowelltown, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
25.2%
U.S. 12.8% +12.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.2%
U.S. 11.1% +3.1 pts
Cities near Dowelltown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LibertyTown | 2.2 mi | 1.2 |
| AlexandriaTown | 6.9 mi | 1.2 |
| SmithvilleCity | 7.8 mi | 5.9 |
| HickmanCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.5 |
| StatesvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| AuburntownTown | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| GordonsvilleTown | 12 mi | 7.1 |
| WatertownCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| WoodburyTown | 15 mi | 2 |
| GreenvaleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| South CarthageTown | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| NoreneCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| CarthageTown | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| Tuckers CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.8 |
| BaxterTown | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| CentertownTown | 20 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dowelltown, TN in?
- Dowelltown is in DeKalb County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Dowelltown, TN?
- About 434 people live in Dowelltown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dowelltown?
- Nearby places include Liberty (2.2 mi), Alexandria (6.9 mi), Smithville (7.8 mi), Hickman (9.2 mi), Statesville (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023